Common Kia Forte Problems

If you are looking for information on common Kia Forte problems, authorized repair center information and up-to-the-minute recall data, read through our User Reviews to identify potential problems and click on the links provided below to find a Kia repair shop in your area.

User  #1:

Over a period of time, the ac/heater fan motor will blow air intermittently, regardless of the fan's speed setting, eventually the fan stops blowing all together. The vents on the dashboard have popped up and broken and the defroster does not blow the air on the windshield. These are the frequent problems faced in this vehicle.

User #2:

There are several problems with the Kia Forte.  Some of the most common include; a/c hose misdirected, check engine light, wheel speed sensor, poor radio reception and fuel mapping/backfiring.  Kia has posted that they fix most common problems as recalls.

User #3:

The only problem reported with this vehicle is suspension. However, it is a serious one. The car cannot handle the road very well due to the low suspension and 17-inch tires. This amplifies any crack, pothole, or bump in the road.

User #4:

As common Kia Forte Problems, nothing special to say, but in any car, if it has a lumbar support on the driver’s seat, it is good. If it passes for 500 miles on a trip, the seat belt light kept coming on periodically, and it is very difficult to get out the chime (ding, ding sound) from the mind. Its four-speed automatic's overly wide gear spacing are some of the problems faced commonly by the users.

Authorized Kia Repair Center Information:

• Kia Dealer Locator
• Kia Owners Landing Page