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2018 Kia Forte Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Kia Forte has 14 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Kia Forte

Engine
42
Other
22
Electrical
14
Airbags
14
Powertrain
8
Speed Control
6
Steering
5
Lights
5
Latches & Locks
4
Visibility
3
Tires
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESABS light, parking break light, tire pressure light, ESC light, and outdoor temperature and climate ...
Jul 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEUnknown. Fire was located under in the engine compartment area and fire was visible from below the e...
Jul 7, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETiming, VVT sensor. Oil pressure
Dec 31, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATSMy radio speakers will sound like there are blown. At a certain speed, I will break and the seat wil...
Jun 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2018 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the v...
May 26, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER2018 Kia Forte, purchased certified used June 2022, will randomly go into ECO or Sport mode on start...
Jul 23, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe car was stolen
Jun 17, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThere was a recall for my car for the software update as there is no immobilizer. I had this done o...
Jun 16, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy 2018 Forte LX air conditioner is not cooling properly. Has anyone reporteded the same problem?
Nov 9, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSI initially submitted a complaint on Nov 6 with my 2018 kia about engine failure /possibly, my car w...
Oct 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy vehicle was broken into and attempted to be stolen. My Kia was made within the years that is a KN...
May 12, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAVE TROUBLE WITH MY CAR STARTING EVERY TIME GET READY TO START IT I WOULD HAVE TO GET SOMEONE TO ...
Aug 22, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 KIA FORTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT AN INERSECTION, THE CONTACT ...
Aug 31, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTRUNK IS CONSTANTLY POPPING OPEN, ALTHOUGH NO ONE IS HITTING THE BUTTON ON THE KEYS NOR PULLING THE ...

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