Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Kia Forte has 14 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS light, parking break light, tire pressure light, ESC light, and outdoor temperature and climate ... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Unknown. Fire was located under in the engine compartment area and fire was visible from below the e... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Timing, VVT sensor. Oil pressure |
| Dec 31, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | My radio speakers will sound like there are blown. At a certain speed, I will break and the seat wil... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the v... |
| May 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2018 Kia Forte, purchased certified used June 2022, will randomly go into ECO or Sport mode on start... |
| Jul 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car was stolen |
| Jun 17, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There was a recall for my car for the software update as there is no immobilizer. I had this done o... |
| Jun 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2018 Forte LX air conditioner is not cooling properly. Has anyone reporteded the same problem? |
| Nov 9, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | I initially submitted a complaint on Nov 6 with my 2018 kia about engine failure /possibly, my car w... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My vehicle was broken into and attempted to be stolen. My Kia was made within the years that is a KN... |
| May 12, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE TROUBLE WITH MY CAR STARTING EVERY TIME GET READY TO START IT I WOULD HAVE TO GET SOMEONE TO ... |
| Aug 22, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 KIA FORTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT AN INERSECTION, THE CONTACT ... |
| Aug 31, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TRUNK IS CONSTANTLY POPPING OPEN, ALTHOUGH NO ONE IS HITTING THE BUTTON ON THE KEYS NOR PULLING THE ... |