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2017 Kia Forte Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia Forte has 5 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 1 latches & locks-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Kia Forte

Engine
108Other
44Electrical
41Lights
29Airbags
15Speed Control
12Powertrain
11Steering
9Structure
6Wheels
6Latches & Locks
5Visibility
4Brakes
3

5

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

Latches & Locks Recalls

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...

All Latches & Locks Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 30, 2022LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the trunk release failed to open the trun...
Mar 4, 2022LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V62...
Jan 18, 2022LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Num...
Nov 8, 2021LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Num...
Aug 28, 2021LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while attempting to open the rear trunk door l...

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