One problem related to battery dead has been reported for the 2010 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2010 Forte.
The vehicle during warmer months after starting and being turned off must be jumped stated to start. The vehicle has been towed to the dealer 10 times and the vehicle has had the front electrical harness replaced. The problem ceased for 8 months and has now returned. The dealer now says the cable connecting the battery is failing causing it to overheat. I feel this is a electrical hazard which will one day result in a fire.