2015 Model Year

Kia Forte

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
254
Recalls
1
Crashes
16
Severe
46

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

20V750000 Dec 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Oct 2026

Plese can you fex may car

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2026

Car goes into limp mode or cuts power when trying to accelerate. Refuses to shift or will shift down and revs highers rpms then necessary, especially...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving in the fast lane at 70 MPH on the interstate and attempting to move over to t...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2025

The vehicle began experiencing persistent engine misfires and rough running. Fuel contamination was found in the engine oil, and the spark plugs were...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to a local dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the cata...

Engine
Nov 2025

Engine burning oil and the recall had to do with the engine burning oil and could cause engine fire while driving. It was under the recall list but th...

Engine
Oct 2025

Vehicle started making a ticking noise under the hood. I immediately had it towed to a mechanics shop in town. They performed an inspection and said t...

Engine
Oct 2025

Rod knock in engine, catastrophic failure

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Oct 2025

The engine in my 2015 Kia Forte (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced failure tied to recall code P1326, which is associated with bearing wear and potential engin...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2025

I had a crack in my windshield. I called Safelite to come out and replace my windshield tape got left behind on the windshield and the roof of my car....

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2015 Kia Forte has 254 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 16 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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