Four problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2012 Forte.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was moved onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to valley-hi kia (14644 valley center dr, victorville, CA 92395, (760) 955-0046) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine failed and needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v750000 (engine). The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
I was driving my car on the highway and whilst driving my car the check engine light came on which proceeded to make it hard for me to steer and completely slowed down my car and it eventually gave out on me . I wasn't experiencing any other problems . When taken to a mechanic they stated it was the engine.
I heard a knock coming from the engine and suddenly the car died while driving in the city the check engine light came on and would not start up again but the power was still on for lights, etc. I had to have it towed to the repair shop. I was told the engine is shot. After researching the kia Forte I found a lot of reviews complaining of the same thing on the 2012 Forte. Now with the recalls for the other kia engines with the same or similar engine types, this make and model needs to be included!!!.
On the way to a scheduled appointment with kia for a check engine light the car stalled on a city street. It started rough after and then stalled again 2 miles after that on a curved city intersection. The car would not turn over after the second stall and had to be towed to the kia dealership. Metal shavings were discovered in the engine and oil. The engine also showed damage to the cylinder head and timing chain from the metal shavings. The car needs the engine replaced, but a new or used engine is not available and I was advised that a new engine needs to be built at a minimum of $10,000. The car has 103,000 miles on it and only worth $3,400 in good condition. There is a class action lawsuit for this problem with other kia and hyundia vehicles but my model is not included. Case no. 8:16-cv-01033.