Two problems related to loud engine noise 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. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle shut off. The contact pulled the vehicle over as smoke appeared from under the hood. The vehicle could not be restarted and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the engine seized. The manufacturer was contacted, provided a case number, and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a kia dealer. Bob bell kia of glen burnie (7900 eastern Ave, baltimore, MD 21224, (410) 766-3600) was contacted and stated that there were no recalls and the warranty was expired. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Takata recall. Alright I also have the same issue most people have. My engine start making horrible noise around 129000. One day , I stopped at red light literally my whole car was shaking. I thought every single person have same problem with this model.