Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 18 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's mid/rear seats assembly (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Seat Broken problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems |
My radio speakers will sound like there are blown. At a certain speed, I will break and the seat will move in the passenger side and sometimes in the driver side by itself. Read details...
On November 12,2018 I was on the highway doing 65 mph when I was rear ended by a hit and run driver that seemed to be doing full speed, and I say that because I never heard any screeching brakes behind me. The impact totaled my car, with the majority of the damage to the trunk. Read details...
I was in an accident. I was sitting still when I was struck from the rear by a dully truck that was traveling greater than 40 miles per hour. I was pushed approximately 4 feet into the car in front of me. My airbag did not deploy and my seat broke. The seat is in the reclined position. Read details...
The headrest pushes my head so far forward it makes my neck hurt. I am between 5' 3" and 5' 4" and had to turn it around backwards. Otherwise, I literally have to hunch my shoulders to look straight ahead. It isn't safe. Read details...