10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,076 miles

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problem #5

Mar 172019

Forte

  • 11,800 miles
The vehicle had been driven for over 300 miles one this particular tank of gas, so I'm certain that the fuel gauge is correct; the gas light is also on. I parked at a gas station and put the car in park and turned off the car. I attempted to fill the tank, but the fuel will not go in. The fuel splashes back out and will not go into the tank.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 142019

Forte

  • 17,200 miles
Ignitions coil springs part Kia 27303 2E601qqk was replaced by Kia delaler as part of a recall according to dealership. When I arrived, service advisor said that I was there for oil change and two recalls. I set appt. For oil change, was unaware of recall till dealership service advisor mentioned. When I checked with NHTSA no recall is listed. Kia never sent letter requesting we bring in car for recall parts. In addition they were not able to 2nd part replacement due part is on back order. Ydm rear combination lamp.

- Germantown, TN, USA

problem #3

Jan 012019

Forte 4-cyl

  • 22,500 miles
Hello: Forte has intermittent strong gas smell thru vents. Is at dealer for second time. To me https://www.NHTSA.gov/recalls#vehicle please contact us and dealer as to next step for our safety. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #2

Sep 282017

Forte

  • miles
My car the gas shoots out, I have to go through all this with a new car my engine light been on from the time I bought it this car gave me problems every time I bring it back they said just drop it off so we can try fixing it it take up to three days are more plus they don't give out loaner car at all so how I suppose to get to work so I continue to drive it like that.I don't know why I brought this car. It wasted my money and time.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 272017

Forte

  • 6,150 miles
I was parking my car yesterday at 7/11 and the car accelerated on it's own and crashed into a cement pillar. The airbag did not deploy. I have seen a blog where dozens of Forte owners complained about the same issue, sometimes more than once. I was injured and the car needs $9000 in repairs, also I am sure my insurance will increase.

- Lindenhurst, NY, USA