Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Kia Forte has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | The lane assist malfunction and periodically jerks. Very unsafe I no longer use this feature . To ke... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2020 Kia Forte LXS with approximately 136,000 miles. The check engine light came on with cod... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine light went on and engine is burning oil mechanic said it needs to be rebuilt it’s current... |
| May 7, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle lost 3 quarts of oil between oil changes somehow. The engine is bad now and has to be rep... |
| May 24, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, there was white smoke co... |
| May 17, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the check ... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | ENGINE | While driving I heard a pop then the lights on my dash lit up my car came to a stop i.e cut off trie... |