Door Latch Problems of Kia Motor Forte

Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 2 problems related to door latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the Forte.

1 Door Latch problem of the 2023 Kia Motor Forte

Failure Date: 03/06/2026

The contact owns a 2023 kia Forte. The contact stated that while leaving walmart and approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware that another driver with a similar vehicle was able to unlock her vehicle with the other driver’s key fob on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The lights flashed, alerting the contact that the vehicle was unlocked. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

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2 Door Latch problem of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte

Failure Date: 10/09/2020

1st incident, 10/09/20 water intail lights smells of mildew 2nd " 11/1/20 water is leaking in trunk installed new gaskets to the tail lights 3rd " 6/9/21 removed drivers seat and gas/trunk latch lever and fuel door lever cable cable was found to be stretched and needs replaced. Parts were ordered 01/10/22 parts never came in because according to kia they don't know how to fix it. I'am so sorry I bought this car with 2,992. 31 still owed you should compensate by paying this off.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Kia Motor Forte

Problem Category Number of Problems
Latches/locks/linkage problems
7
Trunk Lid Latch problems
2
Door Latch problems
2


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