Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Kia Forte has 108 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
108
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Failure of the engine oil pump pertaining to the exact situation covered in NHTSA campaign 21V-260, ... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Not providing enough oil pressure for my timing to function correctly. |
| 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 ... |
| 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 ... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | ENGINE | I have been financing this vehicle since [XXX], I was driving to Tucson, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ. Abou... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Unknown vehicle just went dead while driving |
| Jul 5, 2025 | ENGINE | my life was unsafe by being put in this vehicle whos engine was damaged and caught on fire while dri... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Stalling when slowing or stopping. |
| Jun 8, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is high oil consumption in my catalytic converter due to a failed oil pump or piston ring. I'v... |
| May 19, 2025 | ENGINE | At ~84,000 miles the car started to ride rough. The engine would stall out while driving 55mph. I wo... |
| Mar 31, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power w... |
| Mar 19, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicl... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | ENGINE | My car has been stalling when coming to a stop while driving in and around town Before stalling on ... |
| Feb 12, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine knocking due to engine recall |