Do 2021 Kia Forte owners report Engine problems?

22 of 67 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Kia Forte (33%) involve Engine.

Do 2021 Kia Forte owners report Steering problems?

9 of 67 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Kia Forte (13%) involve Steering.

Do 2021 Kia Forte owners report Electrical System problems?

8 of 67 NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Kia Forte (12%) involve Electrical System.

2021 Kia Forte: Common Problems Owners Report

Across 67 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Engine (33% of reports). Some reports involve a fire or crash. Read the details below.

Most reported areas

Engine0 33%

22 reports (33%)

Steering safety 13%

9 reports (13%) · 2 crash

Electrical System safety 12%

8 reports (12%) · 1 crash

Power Train0 10%

7 reports (10%)

Air Bags safety 9%

6 reports (9%) · 5 crash · 4 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 67 complaints

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