Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Kia Forte has 3 recalls, 295 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
295
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 6, 2026
22V031000
AIR BAGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Uni...
21V622000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may becom...
21V260000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Failure of the engine oil pump pertaining to the exact situation covered in NHTSA campaign 21V-260, ... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am emailing i have an issue with a my vehicle i took it in to the dealership and got the recalls p... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The vehicle went into Tasca Kia for a cam shaft replacement, this did not fix the issue and the vehi... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Had to replace a P0014 Exhaust camshaft position timing VCT solenoid - over advanced (Bank1) last y... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Not providing enough oil pressure for my timing to function correctly. |
| Nov 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle caught fire while driving also before fire vehicle started popping and stuttering rattlin... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have 2 problems with my 2017 Kia Forte sedan: 1) They have put an "environmentally friendly" coati... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving with the phone plugged in o... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Was traveling on interstate inside lane in heavy traffic and all of a sudden lost power,no throttle ... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | ENGINE | Overconsumption of oil, led to engine damage and stalling. Car struggles to start and there is an en... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine light came on around 81k miles and I've replaced several components and it fixed then light w... |
| Oct 3, 2025 | ENGINE | I am the original owner of this car and get all my oil changes and regular maintenance on time. The ... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a serious safety issue I experienced with my 2017 Ki... |
| Sep 13, 2025 | STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car steers to tilting directions. Doesn't drive straight especially on the highway. Headlights are h... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | About September 6th I was driving my vehicle. It is a blue Kia forte 2017. I just had cleaned it at ... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Car started hesitating the RED OIL LIGHT came on on the dash it flickered on and off for a few days ... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while his son was driving 35 MPH, the tim... |
| Aug 2, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that on several occasions, while driving at un... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ENGINE | Dear National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, I am submitting this safety complaint to req... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | ENGINE | My car is experiencing signs of the Kia Oil Pump recall that my VIN was not included in. However, I ... |