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2011 Kia Forte Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Kia Forte has 16 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Kia Forte

Engine
38
Airbags
32
Powertrain
19
Brakes
16
Other
15
Electrical
13
Speed Control
8
Lights
5
Steering
5
Structure
3

16

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Brakes Recalls

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...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 25, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the TPMS, red brake...
Sep 23, 2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th...
Jun 28, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Apr 25, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Apr 15, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Apr 4, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Mar 5, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Feb 2, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Jan 10, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Nov 14, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Nov 5, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Sep 25, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65...
Jun 6, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owned a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle and upon walki...

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