Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2017 Kia Forte has 44 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
44
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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... |
| May 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am writing to formally request reconsideration for including my 2017 Kia Forte in the existing rec... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased a 2017 Kia Forte from a used car dealer. Two weeks after I picked up the car, the car s... |
| Nov 23, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER | On November 23, 2024, the brakes gave out on my 2017 Kia Forte5 EX. I found several recalls for my c... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The hood latch doesn't always work and the hood could fly up and obstruct vision and cause a wreck,t... |
| Dec 20, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car started sounding like a diesel truck. The car didn’t want to changes gears right. It was shut... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I have 2 complaints with my Kia Forte. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it a... |
| Nov 27, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My engine shutoff/misfired while I was driving. The rest of my vehicle maintained power, dashboard h... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | At 86575 miles after routine check ups at the dealership and routine maintenance being done regularl... |
| Apr 17, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car was stolen on 4-17. They tore up the steering column . KIA knows what's going on with the TIC... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown. My 2017 Kia Forte LX turns off while I’m driving. The entire car dies but the electric wo... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | About three years ago the clear paint on my car started to peel on the mirrors and car handles. It's... |
| Aug 18, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Ongoing acceleration and shaking issues. Lose power randomly and has stalled randomly. Now is freque... |
| Aug 15, 2022 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the ESC warning light was illuminated. Th... |
| Jun 21, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Fuel door latch does not release properly preventing me from filling the vehicle and possibly runnin... |
| May 19, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The 2017 Kia was parked in the attached garage of a private residence when a fire broke out. The bu... |
| Oct 23, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while reversing out of a parking spot with the... |