Table 1 shows 18 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (107 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine clicking and tapping noises (17 problems).
Vehicle & incident details * vehicle: 2012 kia Forte hatchback * VIN: knafu5a26c5641380 * incident date: August 21, 2026 * relevant recalls: NHTSA campaign 23v652000 (recall sc284) & NHTSA campaign 20v750000 (recall sc200) * kia corporate case number: 26367714 * dealership: allstar kia Read details...
Car has less than 80,000 miles and I was driving it today and made a loud clicking noise. I pulled over and the car started smoking and then I heard all the oil drain out. I had a mechanic to look at it and he found pieces of the motor broke or crank casing. Read details...
To whom it may concern: I took my 2012 kia Forte to a local dealership in shreveport, louisiana(orr kia) upon receiving a important safety recall by Kia Motors America, inc. Upon completion of my recall I was notified that the ticking/ knocking noise from the engine that has a odor smell to it was Read details...