Muskogee, OK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown it makes a ticking noise check engine light came on and oil isn't low. Recently bought it.
NHTSA complaint #11747849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
2016 KIA Forte other reported problems
15 of the 202 complaints about the 2016 KIA Forte are about the other systems — 7% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 39,022 miles.
15
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Unknown OR Other
15
100.0%
Other & Unspecified across every KIA Forte year
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
Zolfo Springs, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is a paint issue.
NHTSA complaint #11737302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oakland Park, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving on I-95 at 60mph the car began to jump as it attempted to shift gears and the speed stalled to where it slowed down to 20mph and would not go any faster. The car slowed while I was in the fast lanes of the highway and I had to work my way to the right to the slower lanes to avoid abusing traffic congestion or any accidents. It was scary. Separately, my engine light has been on for the last year. I recently had the MAPs replaced and the light went off for two days and came back. It’s a steady continuous light, no flashing. The analysis check gives some other reason for the light but when checked it doesn’t fix the issue.
NHTSA complaint #11721142 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, SC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was two states away at conference for my side job. My car turned off without warning. No lights no nothing. I couldn't use my hazards or anything. It was dark outside already. I called AAA and the person with me called 911. Someone stopped and jumped me off. We got back to the hotel. The next day another consultants husband looked at my car and we discovered there was no oil in the engine. I had driven more than 450 miles to get to conference the day before by myself. The oil light had never came on during my trip. It only came on when my entire instrument panel lit up when the car cutoff. I am a female and was traveling by myself and put over 1100 miles on my car that trip. If it had turned off at any point on my trip before I had gotten to my destination I would have been alone and not known what to do. If I had not had AAA I would have possible had to pay a tow truck that night. I am disappointed that the light didn't give me a warning something was wrong or going wrong. Luckily, I didn't blow my engine
NHTSA complaint #11605433 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gardena, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have been on the freeway multiple times and tried to brake and I feel a fluttering from the brake pedal. The car won't brake, it feels like I'm sliding. I have to press the brake a few more times for it to actually brake. I had my brakes replaced and that didn't work. I took it to the Kia dealer and they said the problem was that I had after market brakes. I had them change them out and that wouldn't work either. They say nothing is wrong with my caliper.
NHTSA complaint #11590707 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Martinsville, NJ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE HEATER CORE LEAKED AND COOLANT WAS SLOWLY LOST AND CAR OVERHEATED
NHTSA complaint #11461903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nanticoke, PA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While driving my vehicle - My 2016 Kia Forte LX all of sudden had my dashboard light up with check engine light oil etc. before the engine turned off My vehicle gave me no warning signs up until the engine shut off The oil change and service is up-to-date After I had my vehicle towed to a garage— it was determined that my car barely had any oil left in it with my engine being ruined as a result of the defect. I’ve contacted Kia every single day since this occurred but I’ve not gotten any assistance whatsoever Meanwhile I have no vehicle and I’ve had to pay for a rental car daily while I wait for a response to rectify this travesty
NHTSA complaint #11431150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 miles
Riverdale, MD
Crash
Fire
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY ROUTE 50 WHEN SMOKE ENTERED THE VEHICLE FROM THE AC VENTS. I TRIED TO PRESS THE BRAKES BUT THEY FAILED. THEN THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE FRONT AND BACK, THE BRAKES CONTINUED TO FAIL, I JUMPED FROM THE VEHICLE ON GOING 40MPH, THEN THE CAR EXPLODED.*DT*DT*JB*DT*DT*DT*DT*DT*DT*JB*JB*DT*DT*DT*DT*DT Consumer contacted the dealer and has obtained a case # [XXX] and paid invoice # [xxx]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
NHTSA complaint #11403582 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Taylor, PA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I WAS SOLD A 2016 KIA FORTE WITH A BAD TRANSMISSION AND THE DEALERSHIP CANCELLED MY WARRANTY THE YEAR THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR I WAS NOT AWARE THAT THEY CANCELLED IT UNTIL I FOUND OUT MY TRANSMISSION WAS BAD AND WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO TRY TO HAVE THEM FIX IT AND THEY TOLD ME THE WARRANTY WAS CANCELED. I SPOKE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY TOLD ME THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR 2016 KIA FORTE'S. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN ORDER TO GET MY SON TO HIS SPECIALISTS HE HAS SPINA BIFIDA HE NEEDS TO SEE A NEUROLOGIST, ORTHOPEDICS, UROLOGIST, ETC OVER AN HOUR AWAY NOW MY TRANSMISSION IS COMPLETELY GONE AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD THE REPAIR. PLEASE RECALL THIS CAR. I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH THEIR KIA'S MY MOTHER FOR EXAMPLE BACK IN 2010 SHE PURCHASED THE KIA RIO IT WAS BRAND NEW AT THE TIME AND A YEAR LATER THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD ON IT EVERY KIA TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE A HUNK OF CRAP I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH THESE REPAIRS
NHTSA complaint #11389222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hendersonville, NC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE HORN WORKS THEN IT DON'T WORK THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT LOOSES PRESSURE AS DRIVING CAR JUST GOT 5/19/20.
NHTSA complaint #11325252 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 59,000 miles
Humble, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING, I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS MY CLOCK SPRING.
NHTSA complaint #11194250 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodhaven, MI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CAR CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING ALL WARNING LIGHTS WILL CUT ON THE CAR SLOWS DOWN THEN COMES TO A STOP. THERE IS NO WARNING WHEN CAR IS ABOUT TO SHUT OFF. DOES NOT LOSE POWER BUT WONT LET ME ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON MAIN ROADS AND STREETS, FREEWAY. THE VEHICLE STARTS BACK UP IMMEDIATELY. ACCORDING TO KIA DEALERSHIPS THERE IS NOTHING REGISTERING THAT IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN PLACED ON THERE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE.
NHTSA complaint #11105012 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,974 miles
Parsippany, NJ
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DRIVING ON MAJOR HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR AND ALL OF SUDDEN CAR LOST POWER AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS UP. WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION!!!
NHTSA complaint #10965755 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 19,044 miles
LOS Angeles, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY CAR JUST CUT OFF WHEN I GOT TO THE LIGHT AND WOULDN'T START BACK UP.
NHTSA complaint #10927327 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albertville, AL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FROM DAY ONE THAT I GOT MY CAR I NOTICED THAT THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, YOU CAN PUSH THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING HAPPENS UNTIL YOU ADVANCE THE PEDAL FURTHER AND THEN IT WANTS TO TAKE OFF LIKE YOU PUSHED IT TO THE FLOOR. IT WILL LOOSE POWER DURING DRIVING IF UNDER 45 MILES PER HOUR. WHEN IN TRAFFIC, IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE TRYING TO CREEP WITH THE CAR IT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING WHEN YOU SOFTLY PUSH THE PEDAL, AND WILL TRY AND TAKE OFF WHEN YOU ADVANCE IT. ALMOST REAR ENDED THE CARE IN FRONT OF ME BECAUSE OF THIS. THIS IS A VERY PROBLEMATIC SITUATION AS WELL AS DANGEROUS. STANDING STILL OR IN MOTION THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN CITY AND HIGHWAY
NHTSA complaint #10899658 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.