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2018 Kia Forte Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Kia Forte has 5 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 7, 2024STEERING,ENGINEDriving car at about 40/mph and suddenly acceleration was lost. Released foot off of gas pedal and r...
Jun 19, 2023STEERING,ENGINEKia Forte 2018 - the engine stopped working while driving (around 55mph) the car shut off and I coul...
Jan 1, 2023STEERINGSteering wheel making a clicking noise when turning both ways, stationed and moving, also rattles a ...
Jul 11, 2019STEERINGI WAS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH A "USED" KIA THE DAY I BOUGHT IT I SAY USED BECAUSE IT HAD LESS THEN 2000...
Apr 15, 2018STEERING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS ENTERING AN ONRAMP AT ABOUT 15MPH; A CAR YIELDED IN FRONT OF ME. I HIT MY BRAKES AND YET SLID...

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