Kia Forte 2010-2013
Model Forte made by Kia got 43 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and steering.
Car model
| Name | Bulletins | Consumer Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Forte 2010 | 3 | 43 |
| Kia Forte 2011 | 7 | 46 |
| Kia Forte 2012 | 3 | 25 |
| Kia Forte 2013 | 0 | 7 |
Model 2010
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| TSB-036 | 10/01/2011 | 10042573 | Kia: on some vehicles with 4 speed, information is providing for upgrading transmission control modules (tcm) to improve torque converter clutch while the cruise control is activated. *pe | 12/19/2011 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB-036-01 | 03/01/2012 | 10044130 | Kia: this bulletin provides information related to eps ecm software upgrade. *js | 05/14/2012 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| TSB-036 | 10/01/2011 | 10042573 | Kia: on some vehicles with 4 speed, information is providing for upgrading transmission control modules (tcm) to improve torque converter clutch while the cruise control is activated. *pe | 12/19/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 10000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact restarted the vehicle and it functioned properly. the contact vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 10,000. the vin was not available. pmb | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 10000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact restarted the vehicle and it functioned properly. the contact vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they could not diagnosis the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 10,000. the vin was not available. ap | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 1500 | ||
| The vehicle will sporadically jerk hard when changing gears. i have only ever experienced this same feeling when a transmission was going out. the vehicle was purchased brand new on 06/24/11 from a dealers lot, the vehicle had been used as a demo. the vehicle hard jerked when changing gears, four separate times between 06/25/11 and 07/05/11. per this website: http://www.kia-forums.com/kia-forte-cerato-td-koup-discussion/55002-sx-2-4l-w-auto-trans-2.html i am not the only person with this problem. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 48000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. the contact was driving 40 mph when the interior and exterior lights failed to illuminate intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 52,400. | |||
| 11/30/2010 | 48000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. the contact was driving 40 mph when the interior and exterior lights failed to illuminate intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 52,400. kmj | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 1500 | ||
| The vehicle will sporadically jerk hard when changing gears. i have only ever experienced this same feeling when a transmission was going out. the vehicle was purchased brand new on 06/24/11 from a dealers lot, the vehicle had been used as a demo. the vehicle hard jerked when changing gears, four separate times between 06/25/11 and 07/05/11. per this website: http://www.kia-forums.com/kia-forte-cerato-td-koup-discussion/55002-sx-2-4l-w-auto-trans-2.html i am not the only person with this problem. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 1 | ||
| 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. *tr | |||
| 07/12/2011 | |||
| 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. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 65555 | 1 | |
| While driving from my kids pediatrician office. i noticed the traction control stayed off and would not turn on. that affected my brake lights. i noticed that same part is put as a recall for the sorento and soul but not for the forte. if it is the same recall the forte should be included. for the vehicle being only two years old it should be covered as a recall and due to the safety impact that it may cause rear end collision due to the driver not noticing that the tcs affects the brake lights. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 65555 | ||
| While driving from my kids pediatrician office. i noticed the traction control stayed off and would not turn on. that affected my brake lights. i noticed that same part is put as a recall for the sorrento and soul but not for the forte. if it is the same recall the forte should be inluded. for the vehicle being only two years old it should be covered as a recall and due to the safety impact that it may cause rear end collision due to the driver not noticing that the tcs affects the brake lights. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 24597 | 1 | |
| My wife and i own a 2010 kia forte which came with goodyear ls2 tires, size 215-45 17. in the three years and 25,000 miles we have used the car, four of the goodyear tires have developed bubbles in the sidewall. this has resulted in having to replace the four tires. at the time the third one needed replacement, i replaced it with a different tire by another manufacturer. this tire has performed flawlessly on the car with no bubbles whatsoever. recently, i noticed a new bubble on one of the goodyears still on the car. this tire happens to be one the same side as the replacement tire from another manufacturer. i believe that the goodyear ls2 tires may have a serious defect in the sidewall construction. resulting in sidewall failure (bubbles) with normal use. i am in the process of replacing the three remaining goodyear tires on the kia with a different brand of tire. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2012 | 24597 | ||
| My wife and i own a 2010 kia forte which came with goodyear ls2 tires, size 215-45 17. in the three years and 25,000 miles we have used the car, four of the goodyear tires have developed bubbles in the sidewall. this has resulted in having to replace the four tires. at the time the third one needed replacement, i replaced it with a different tire by another manufacturer. this tire has performed flawlessly on the car with no bubbles whatsoever. recently, i noticed a new bubble on one of the goodyears still on the car. this tire happens to be one the same side as the replacement tire from another manufacturer. i believe that the goodyear ls2 tires may have a serious defect in the sidewall construction. resulting in sidewall failure (bubbles) with normal use. i am in the process of replacing the three remaining goodyear tires on the kia with a different brand of tire. | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 09/25/2011 | 1 | ||
| Tire pressure monitoring system problems *ln | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 07/12/2011 | |||
| 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. | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 02/25/2013 | 38000 | ||
| The windshield failed without being hit by any objects or altered in any way. a small crack came from the edge of the windshield and spread compromising windshield strength. kia refused to repair saying that the their warranty would not cover faults to the windshield past 24 months regardless of poor workmanship. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 06/08/2012 | 39920 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. the contact stated that the low pressure tire warning light illuminated. the contact added air to tires and the problem was resolved. the failure recurred and the side passenger rear tire was constantly loosing air. the vehicle was taken to dealer however the contact did not receive a diagnostic. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the passenger rear tire exploded. the tire was replaced but the failure recurred with the new tire. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate current mileage was 44,000. the failure mileage was 39,920. kmj | |||
| 06/08/2012 | 39920 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. the contact stated that the vehicle had the low pressure tire warning light illuminated. the contact added air to tires, and problem was resolved. the failure recurred and the passenger rear tire was constantly loosing air. the vehicle was taken to dealer however the vehicle did not receive a diagnostic. the contact stated while driving at 60 mph, the passenger rear tire exploded. the tire was replaced; the failure recurred even with the new tire. the manufacturer was not made aware. the approximate current mileage was 44,000. the failure mileage was 39,920.yn | |||
| 11/04/2011 | 32400 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. the contact stated that the valve stems on the drivers side front and rear had fractured. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who insisted that the contact broke them. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure and current mileage was approximately 32,400. | |||
| 11/04/2011 | 32400 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. the contact stated that the valve stems on the drivers side front and rear had fractured. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who insisted that the contact broke them. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure and current mileage was approximately 32,400. rvk | |||
| 11/04/2011 | 32400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. the contact stated that the valve stems on the drivers side front and rear had fractured. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they insisted that he broke them his self. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer has not been contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 32,400. tb | |||