general problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Forte

While driving on my home the car started accelerating on its own. Good thing I was already close to my house.

In the last few months, the engine makes increasingly louder knocking/ticking sound. Took it to the ray skillman kia service shop in southern indianapolis/greenwood area . They say they have seen other cars with the same problem and that the engine will die and needs replacement, at a massive cost. Kia has recalled several other models in the same model years with this problem, but somehow skipped on the kia Forte 2011 ex. Not sure if this is an oversight on their part or cunning. Please investigate urgently. Several others are reporting this issue on NHTSA and the dealers have probably seen a 100x number of complaints relative to what's reported here. Thanks in advance.

The following situation has happened three times - once a few years ago, and again twice today (8/17/2021); when driving through standing water (estimated depth of 1 to 3 inches) like accumulates with moderate to heavy rain, the vehicle instrument panel displayed a low-battery alert and the power steering became inoperable. This lasted only about 3 to 5 seconds before returning to normal - but during those few seconds the car becomes extremely difficult to steer. This is a situation that could cause an accident. The rate of speed when this happened was low (approximately 20 mph one of the times - and barely moving (less than 5 mph) the other two times while entering intersections from a standstill). Fortunately this has not caused any accidents - but it needs to be investigated.

The driver airbag light came on in June 2021 - I called kia dealership and they said there was no recall. Last month the passenger airbag light came on. Both appear to not be working. I do not have extended warranty and my car is past warranty. I am wondering if any other kia owners have a similar problem. I have never been in any major accidents and am an excellent driver. I am hoping there is a recall issued in the near future.

I have a 2011 kia Forte which has a bad motor with only 106379 and motor is rapping.

Takata recall car starting smoking while driving on the highway. After the car was turned off smoke increased fire initiated in car on the left side(driver side) in the corner underneath windshield. Entire car engulfed in flames.

Possible hole in transmission tube.

On 3/31/2018 at 10:00 am my wife's sunroof on her 2011 kia Forte exploded while she was driving down the highway. She was not trying to open the sunroof and the sunroof cover was closed. There was not a car directly in front of her, and the weather was 70 degrees and sunny. There was no fluctuation in temperature from the day before. There is no reason why it exploded. She was startled but not injured by the incident.

Kia Forte 2011,accelerated on its own,and cause me to hit the car in front of me,kept accelerated,until I shut the engine off. Went from 30 mph to 50 mph,and totaled my car. I was in motion on a city street,when the incident occurred. No warning,no engine light,and it never happened before.

I have a 2011 kia Forte, how can I get it out of the security, (stuck on security stuck on security mode make ticking nose on the rt hand inside under hood. I only drive in the city of memphis TN, street and express way.

Cpsc: i1550051a. Kia Forte. Consumer stated the vehicle was tested positive for mold.