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 (100 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine clicking and tapping noises (17 problems).
The contact's cousin owned a 2012 kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked unattended by the privacy fence. The contact was alerted by her nephew and observed that the vehicle was on fire. The front windshield had shattered, and smoke was visible inside the cabin. 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...