KIA Forte Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 116 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the KIA Forte across 15 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (29). The words owners use most often: “spark plugs” (5% of reports).
- 116fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 6 of 116 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 116 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 6 an injury.
KIA Forte fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Forte | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Forte | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Forte | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Forte | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2019 Forte | 4 | 3% | 9,029 |
| 2018 Forte | 8 | 6% | 13,965 |
| 2017 Forte | 29 | 10% | 19,850 |
| 2016 Forte | 6 | 4% | 11,300 |
| 2015 Forte | 10 | 4% | 52,500 |
| 2014 Forte | 24 | 5% | 86,900 |
| 2013 Forte | 6 | 3% | 105,000 |
| 2012 Forte | 9 | 3% | 36,400 |
| 2011 Forte | 4 | 3% | 94,000 |
| 2010 Forte | 6 | 3% | 60,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the KIA Forte. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
We were told it was the fuel pump. This car has put my son in danger twice. The car stalls out while driving, completely shuts down. He is traumatized due to this occurring in during traffic hour. The car dies and you canât put it in neutral nor have the hazard light turn on. Complete shut down…
There is an issue with the fuel pump where it would stall or shut off while driving or at a stoplight
Vehicle won't intake gas. Cod P0451, P0456
My car wasnt getting enough power and it just died while driving it on the interstate to go home.
The car is jerking while driving. It's caused the car to overheat. It's hard to start up and usually stalls out. It has stalled out while driving almost causing a accident. The engine light came on. I took it for a diagnostic and it was code P0172 for high pressure fuel pump. Before the incident…
Frequently asked questions
Do all KIA Fortes have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 116 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the KIA Forte. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the KIA Forte fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the KIA Forte?
The most frequent phrase is “spark plugs”, in 6 of 116 complaints.
Other KIA Forte problems
- Engine problems (1,130)
- Electrical System problems (325)
- Air Bags problems (294)
- Power Train problems (218)
- Exterior Lighting problems (178)
- Steering problems (166)
- Service Brakes problems (156)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (110)
See all KIA Forte problems.