2011 Model Year

Kia Forte

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
160
Recalls
1
Crashes
28
Severe
60

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V070000 Feb 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from under the hood, and the...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the TPMS, red brake light, and several unknown warning lights were il...

Engine
Feb 2026

See attached document for complaint.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Fire
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an unusual ticking sound and smo...

Engine
Oct 2025

I just bought this car with 79873 miles on it it now has 81853 miles and its making a ticking noise.I been looking over the engine and wondering why m...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 2025

The centered high mounted brake light overheated during normal vehicle operation. The plastic bulb socket and housing melted, causing the bulb to disl...

Structure
Jun 2025

Took the car to a mechanic for suspension work. While the Forte was on the lift, it was discovered that the condensation from the air-conditioning uni...

Air Bags
May 2025

WCS Sensor Defect B1322-20 - Airbag Code WCS Communication Error B1324-20 - Airbag Code Door Ajar Lamp Circuit Failure B1323-20 - Airbag Code

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2025

While driving on my home the car started accelerating on its own.Good thing I was already close to my house.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2011 Kia Forte has 160 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 28 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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