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2020 Kia Forte

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Engine is the leading concern among 76 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 10th highest complaint count among 16 Forte model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  12. 76

Of the 2020 reports, 9 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 6 people were injured.

Primary concernEngine18 reports · 24% of complaints
Owner complaints76Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationshipNo recalls on fileNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Other or unspecified26
  2. Engine18
  3. Power train16
  4. Electrical system11
  5. Air bags5
  6. Forward collision avoidance5
  7. Vehicle speed control4
  8. Engine and engine cooling3

Recalls and investigations

No safety recalls on file.

Representative owner complaints

76 reports, newest first.

  1. Structure, Sep 22, 2019

    OPENING TRUNK MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO REAR WINDOW AS THE TRUNK SWINGS TOO FAST WHEN ITS OPENING. THE TRUNK MAY DETACH AND STRIKE THE REAR WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.