Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Kia Forte has 22 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
22
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine would run fast and then sound like was going to stop and then it would start shaking and rumb... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I went to Kia dealership in Groton CT 06340 for an oil change. They also fixed a recent recall, and ... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car turn off while driving it. This creates a serious safety concern. We took the car to a mecha... |
| May 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | About a week ago, I noticed small chips in the Pearl White paint on the hood of my Kia Forte 5. One ... |
| Sep 8, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I noitce a werid sound the cooling fan was making and car started run different so I turn around cam... |
| Jun 22, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My traction control light is coming on. It stops the transmission from working while I'm driving dow... |
| Apr 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 1945 Credit one: 65 Nordstrom: 116 Taxes: 133 Discover: 148 Care credit: 54 Cap: 60 (small) Cap: 187... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When the key is in the ignition and the car is running to warm up and I've forgotten something in my... |
| Apr 4, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My Vehicle stalls and shuts while driving in the midst of traffic |
| Dec 27, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A... |
| Dec 20, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This complaint is NOT against any incident on this vehicle per say but concerning Kia customer care.... |
| Nov 10, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Viva Kia dealership in el paso texas was contacted 5 months ago about the recall pending for this ca... |
| Oct 25, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The 2018 Kia Forte LX that my daughter is the primary driver of (but I am on the loan) engine light ... |
| Jun 15, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving on the parkway when I heard a rattling sound from the engine and white smoke started c... |
| Dec 3, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While was driving the car Kia Forte spin out control or someone used an remote and became an hot eng... |
| Nov 18, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | GAS CAP COVER DOES NOT EFFECTIVELY OPEN WHEN I PULL THE LEVER INSIDE UNLESS I FIRST PUSH IN THE COVE... |
| Feb 29, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY VEHICLE KEEPS BEEPING AND SAYING THE DOORS ARE OPEN. THE LIGHT COMES ON & THE DASHBOARD SHOWS TH... |
| Aug 29, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY CAR HAS BEEN HACKED WHILE I WAS AT WORK. I HAD MY CAR PARKED IN THE MUSEUM PARKING LOT IN MILWAUK... |
| Jun 1, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY CAR HAS NO ECO BUTTON OR SPORT BUTTON. THEY BOTH COME ON AND GO OFF FOR NO REASON |
| Jan 5, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I HAVE HAD MY BRAND NEW KIA FORTE FOR 8 MONTHS STARTING IN APRIL. I CURRENTLY HAVE 16,581 MILES ON T... |