Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Kia forte has 16 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | This car was sold to me without disclosing that the manufacture failed to have a engine security sys... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving down the highway and sunroof exploded. Sounded like a gun shot |
| May 4, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving down a highway with no other cars near me and heard a loud noise (sounded like a gunsh... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My Kia forte 21 that I owned for less than 2 years, stalled out while driving on 20 April 23. The en... |
| Oct 21, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1.Vehicle on spots of highway will apply the forward collision warning system and suddenly brake tha... |
| Oct 11, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle was stolen and recovered a couple of days later. The only damage to the vehicle is a brok... |
| Aug 5, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car was stolen. Steering column busted ignition switch taken out. Passenger side window busted. |
| Aug 3, 2022 | EQUIPMENT | My car was stolen from in front of my home, they were able to steal my brand new car because they po... |
| Apr 5, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A defect in 2021 Kia Forte vehicle engine start and security systems allows for the rear window to b... |
| Jan 26, 2022 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | It’s been flashing for no reason. I literally just turned on my car. I did get an oil change earlier... |
| Dec 6, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is no kill switch. this is a new car but doesn't have the push start. So, I have gotten it sto... |
| Jun 24, 2021 | EQUIPMENT | ENGINE CONSUMING TOO MUCH OIL. DEVELOPED WHAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE A "LIFTER TAP". AFTER FURTHER DIAGNO... |
| Jun 23, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6/20/2021 Miles when purchased: 18. I bought my Kia Forte and drove it home to Livermore from San Jo... |
| Jun 22, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I purchased this care new, and the manufacture did not disclose that the vehicle was NOT made with a... |
| Apr 15, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The contact owns 2021 Kia Forte. The contact stated the brakes would constantly squeak when making a... |
| Dec 2, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DECEMBER 2,2020 I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 33 WEST AND EXITED THE EXIT AT CANAL WINCHESTER. I WAS DRIVIN... |