Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Kia Forte has 7 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission, yes it’s available. I was driving on the highway and the vehicle began jerking and re... |
| Jan 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission went out while driving, entering the highway. It was intermittently missing a gear... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The issue I’m having was confirmed by the dealership so when I drive on the highway, there’s a speci... |
| Oct 24, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | It seems the car may have a defect in the transmission(Dual Clutch). The car makes at times an abrup... |
| Apr 25, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Vehicle has issues where transmission actuator will stop functioning causing sudden loss of accelera... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to d... |
| Mar 10, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car stalled and shut off while in drive leading it to be towed. |