Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Kia Forte has 3 recalls, 160 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
160
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V363000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicle...
16V070000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicle...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the TPMS, red brake... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The centered high mounted brake light overheated during normal vehicle operation. The plastic bulb s... |
| Dec 7, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I just bought this car with 79873 miles on it it now has 81853 miles and its making a ticking noise.... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | AIR BAGS | WCS Sensor Defect B1322-20 - Airbag Code WCS Communication Error B1324-20 - Airbag Code Door Aja... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Took the car to a mechanic for suspension work. While the Forte was on the lift, it was discovered t... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving on my home the car started accelerating on its own.Good thing I was already close to m... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Recalls |
| Oct 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The NECU system failed and blew the engine and caused a fire no longer available for inspection. No ... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Apr 25, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine was replaced 97218 miles - under warranty - now the second engine needs to be replaced with 1... |
| Mar 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | I was driving and the car caught on fire. |
| Feb 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE HYDRALUIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND CAUSE A FIRE WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED AND... |