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2020 Kia Forte Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Kia Forte has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Kia Forte

Other
23
Powertrain
13
Electrical
8
Engine
8
Airbags
4

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 3, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe crankshaft position sensor keeps going bad and it make the forward collision trigger and it lose...
Dec 15, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAfter 2 hours of cruise control om, Collision avoidance warning lights came on for 2nd time. Brought...
Nov 14, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThere are significant idle issues (rpm’s shoot up & drop down irregularly while in park) and the car...
Jul 6, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMy car was stolen due to intentional & concealed absence of engine immobilizer.
Aug 17, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI leased car 2020 Illinois. No problems. I had car transported to in 2022 to Los Angeles, and afte...
Jul 10, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe back windows won't go up or down they jam. You try to roll the passenger windows up or down & th...
May 10, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTUREWATER LEAKING INTO TRUNK CAUSING MALFUNCTION TO SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM AUTO TRUNK RELEASE AND TRUNK L...
Sep 3, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI have brought the car in 3 times since I owed it stating it will not start at random times. I have ...

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