Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Kia Forte has 18 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is an ongoing issue with the MAP sensor that triggers a check engine light as well as the RPMS... |
| Mar 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | hi, i have a standing issue with my 2010 kia forte sx 2.4l the engine developed this knock that has ... |
| Dec 6, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | MY BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK. ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT DOESN'T WORK/ASIC IS... |
| Oct 14, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE IS FAILING, CAUSING ... |
| Oct 2, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2010 KIA FORTE EX HAS ELECTRIC PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT SHUT OFF AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TRIES ... |
| Jul 16, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER DAUGHTER WHO OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ... |
| Apr 27, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS | MY SEAT BELT DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT CLICK INTO THE BUCKLE WHICH MAKES IT HARD NOT BE PULLED OVER AND V... |
| Apr 18, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY CAR INTERIOR LIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING OUT INTERMITTENTLY FOR OVER A YEAR NOW, AND MY STEREO BLUETOO... |
| Dec 29, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | HELLO, I AM CURRENTLY HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2010 KIA FORTE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN STRUGGLING TO ACCEL... |
| Feb 22, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I AM WRITING THIS LETTER TO PROVIDE YOU NOTICE OF UNRESOLVED DEFECTS IN MY 2010 KIA FORTE EX, KIA CA... |
| May 6, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NOTICE IN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS MY 2010 KIA FORTE EX , DOOR LOCKS OPEN BY ITSELF EITHER WHILE IN ... |
| Jan 7, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR WAS IDLING IN PARKING LOT WHEN A BURNING SMELL WAS NOTICED. THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHING OUTSIDE UNT... |
| Jul 7, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL WOULD SPEW BACK... |
| Jun 18, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A REDUCED SPEED ZONE OF 35 MPH AND WENT TO SET MY CRUISE CONTROL, ABOUT 3-5 SE... |
| Jun 14, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | HORN DID NOT WORK WHEN I TRIED HONKING TO THE OTHER DRIVER. WE GOT BACKED INTO BECAUSE THE HORN WOUL... |
| Jul 30, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND A MAN FLAGGED ME DOWN AT A RED LIGHT TO LET ME KNOW THAT NONE OF MY... |
| Jan 8, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | STARTING ABOUT A YEAR AGO, THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY CAR (LOW BEAM) STARTED TO REGULARLY BURN OUT ABOUT E... |
| Jun 18, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE DURING WARMER MONTHS AFTER STARTING AND BEING TURNED OFF MUST BE JUMPED STATED TO START.... |