Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 1,090 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 32 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (742 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine knocking noise (58 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
On [xxx] my son was driving on the highway when the car suddenly shut off. . Thank god he was able to safely get to the side of the road. Had it towed to my local mechanic who stated that the engine is seized up. The car is only 6 yrs old and well maintained. There were no prior problems or signs. Read details...
My kia was jus fine driving down to my daughters house which is an hour n half where I live. Where all of a sudden engine light came on and a knocking sound came on slight noise. I kept an eye on the noise and vehicle. When we stopped I checked all the liquids and everything was fine. 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...
The contact owns a 2015 kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that there was a failure with the engine. Read details...
I received a recall letter stating that my car is part of a recall involving a defect in the engine that could cause an engine compartment fire and increases the risk of injury. I took my car to the dealership to address the recall. Read details...