Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia Forte has 122 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
122
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V750000
ENGINE
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Spo...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving, the engine suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle lost power in traffic, crea... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | ENGINE | Back in July my car started jerking, stalling, and smoking. There was a recall 20v750 open for engin... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Apr 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Called the kia dealer in Springfield Missouri to find out if my engine was under the class action en... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, sh... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that when her spouse started the vehicle, ther... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | ENGINE | The engine started knocking just like all the other fortes and theta engines that blew up or gained ... |
| Nov 11, 2023 | ENGINE | I own a 2012 Kia Forte . My engine started knocking, ticking sound. A mechanic used a mechanics stet... |
| Oct 4, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at var... |
| Sep 12, 2023 | ENGINE | I was driving and out of nowhere my engine stalled on me, and now when I drive it it engine fails on... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle briefly jerk... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | ENGINE | I saw that 2012-2015 kia fortes had a recall for engines but mine was not a part of it. My car had a... |
| May 8, 2023 | ENGINE | UNKNOWN: 04/11/23 I purchased (as second owner) a 2012 Kia Forte (less than 2 months ago) only had 1... |
| Apr 14, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine described as making a knocking sound and having total engine failure. The car is not covered ... |
| Apr 4, 2023 | ENGINE | While driving on the highway I had the Check Engine light come on. After approximately 5 minutes, wh... |
| Mar 5, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle fire that started from the engine compartment. |
| Mar 1, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving at various... |
| Feb 15, 2023 | ENGINE | 2012 kia forte Long story short I was sitting at a red light foot on brake once light turned green ... |
| Jan 21, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle failed ... |
| Jan 15, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclos... |