2017 Model Year

Kia Forte

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
293
Recalls
0
Crashes
23
Severe
48

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

I am emailing i have an issue with a my vehicle i took it in to the dealership and got the recalls performed and they still have not updated in the sy...

Engine
Dec 2025

Not providing enough oil pressure for my timing to function correctly.

Engine
Dec 2025

At ~84,000 miles the car started to ride rough. The engine would stall out while driving 55mph. I would have to roll off to the side of the road and t...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Fire
Nov 2025

My vehicle caught fire while driving also before fire vehicle started popping and stuttering rattling sound. I was on highway.

AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Nov 2025

There are 3 recalls on my engine type but kia dealership says no recalls,#21V6220000,#22V031000,#21V260000. ENGINE TYOE 2.0L NU MPI ENGINE(SC210),MY p...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

I have 2 problems with my 2017 Kia Forte sedan: 1) They have put an "environmentally friendly" coating on the wire harnesses under the front hood of t...

Engine
Nov 2025

Engine light came on around 81k miles and I've replaced several components and it fixed then light would come back on. I kept up on oil changes freque...

Engine
Nov 2025

Consumo excesivo de aceite / Defecto del motor - Kia Forte 2017 -Estimado NHTSA, Me gustaría informar de un problema de consumo excesivo de aceite en...

Electrical System
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving with the phone plugged in on speaker, there was smoke coming from the adapter...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Nov 2025

I purchased this vehicle from Carvana, used, with 58000 miles. I have had all the oil changes and regular maintenance performed. However, this car has...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Kia Forte has 293 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 23 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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