Kia Forte Complaints (2021)

69 consumer complaints on file.

#11490373October 21, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1.Vehicle on spots of highway will apply the forward collision warning system and suddenly brake that may cause a collision with vehicle behind it. 2. Theft is sweeping the nation for Kia/Hyundai vehicles and this vehicle is a target. Hyundai/Kia need to install security protocols on their product as this should have been on the product since purchase.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11480167August 19, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My car was stolen. Steering column busted ignition switch taken out. Passenger side window busted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477635August 4, 2022
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
My car was stolen from in front of my home, they were able to steal my brand new car because they popped off the bottom steering wheel cover and used an iphone charger to start the ignition and drive away.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477416August 3, 2022
STEERING, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My main issue is concerning a critical design flaw that has been found due to a social media challenge called the Kia Challenge where people are able to start up and steal a Kia after only using a USB cord adapter (found near the key start on the steering wheel) without needing a key. This has caused a concerning increase in the theft of Kias across the country which has also affected my insurance rates. After repeatedly trying to contact Kia for two days on August 2nd and August 3rd, I was finally able to get in contact with customer service concerning the recent issue with Kias (model years of 2011 to 2021 with manual key start steering wheels) that are being stolen by just using a USB cord to turn on the car without a key. After waiting on hold for an hour, the customer service agent was extremely rude and uncaring about my concerns as my area is also being affected by these recent car thefts. My insurance rates have also gone up due to the overall riskiness of owning these cars and their likelihood of being stolen because it has a key start for the engine. After doing research on the information available to me, I found out that Kia higher-ups approved measures to cut the costs by not including automobile immobilizers that have been the industry standard for a little over 20s years. It makes no sense that my older 2018 model Camry has industry standard parts but my 2021 Kia Forte does not. I am highly aggravated that I am stuck having to pay for a vehicle that has a higher likelihood of being stolen all because the company wanted to save a few dollars and not include immobilizers on their cars until the 2022 models. I am highly upset that Kia, their reps, and dealers have displayed an abhorrent lack of concern in trying to fix this issue as this prevents me from having to go to important job sites for work. This issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible. Link to story https://www.insider.com/tiktok-kia-challenge-using-usb-cables-to-steal-cars-2022-7
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11471150June 27, 2022
ENGINE
While driving down the highway, the entire crank pulley system fell out from under the car and onto the highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11469144June 14, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2021 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to decelerate while the RPM increased. The contact pulled over to the side and notice the vehicle smoking but there was no fire. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,642.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11466532May 28, 2022
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Ticking sound under hood at 35000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11465529May 20, 2022
SEATS
When I abruptly have to step on the brakes to stop the vehicle, the backseat behind the driver and the middle seat fall forward. This has happened multiple times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464795May 16, 2022
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS, TIRES
Recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464701May 15, 2022
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Vehicle has issues where transmission actuator will stop functioning causing sudden loss of acceleration. Was doing 70 MPH in expressway and vehicle stopped accelerating. Issue has occurred two times, both times being serviced by Dealership, after receiving the vehicle back, issue still persists, vehicle lost acceleration suddenly when turning into a intersection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460437April 11, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
A defect in 2021 Kia Forte vehicle engine start and security systems allows for the rear window to be broken without an alarm activation and the car to be started without a key or key-like device. The vehicle can be started with something as simple as a screwdriver. Vehicles of this make and model are being targeted by criminal activity and it is a safety concern for Kia consumers and drivers. Kia is aware of this defect and has issued a statement that all future vehicles will come with improved safety systems and an engine immobilizer, but no recall on vehicles before the 2022 model year have been made for repairs or adjustment to solve the issue. My 2021 Kia Forte was stolen from my house while I was home and which failed to cause a triggered alarm. There were no possessions in the car and the vehicle was locked. The individual who stole the vehicle only had to pull off my steering column cover and the ignition box to steal the vehicle. This is a rising concern throughout the nation, and Milwaukee currently has a class action suit for this safety defect. A new car with no history of problems and very little usage should not have this problem.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457498March 20, 2022
AIR BAGS
I was struck by lightning and totaled my car. My airbags didn’t deploy. I’ve reported this to Kia. They are yet to respond
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456502March 13, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car stalled and shut off while in drive leading it to be towed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456501March 13, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car completely shut down while in drive on 2 separate occasions leading it to be towed to dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11455458March 6, 2022
AIR BAGS
I got into an accident by being struck by lightning. I lost consciousness when I came to I was very confuse. I was in the side of a bridge with my foot on the brake looking at a river. My car was totally! My airbags didn’t even deploy. I’ve been paying the price for this with higher insurance rates with an accident on my record. No police report was filed or called because I was fine just confused. Even with it being an act of god, I’m paying for it
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11450155February 3, 2022
AIR BAGS
I was in a head on accident at 45mph air bags did not deploy . was wearing my seatbelt and had a head injury due to hit the steering wheel with my head
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11449015January 26, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
It’s been flashing for no reason. I literally just turned on my car. I did get an oil change earlier today
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11447312January 13, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is no kill switch. this is a new car but doesn't have the push start. So, I have gotten it stolen twice. It's still at body shop. I had to pay 500 twice for detectible and I asked while they have car if Kia could put a safety feature, so it doesn't happen again they told me Kia is doing nothing at this time. Please I need answers. We don't want this car anymore.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445798January 1, 2022
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
I have noticed recently that the car keeps all of a sudden pulling to the right and I have not had the lane assistance on since a week after I bought the car. It is at 4000 miles right now and this problem began at approximately 3000 miles. Not sure if anyone else has noticed this but if it is just as if the lane assistance was turned on. I have also noticed that when I have my work bag which is approximately 40 pounds in my lunchbox in the front seat without the seatbelt connected the seatbelt warning does not come on like it did in my last car with the same items on the seat. Not sure if there is a different weight limit now but I figured I would add this in in case there isn’t.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11445263December 28, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
I got my car April 18 2021. It is a 2021 car and i got it off the lot with only 30 miles. I had the car for only 2 months and my breaks were already making a squeaky noise. I took it in to get them replaced I asked why i needed new ones sooo quick and i was told that maybe the manufacturer breaks weren’t good. I took my car in again December 28 2021 because the breaks are making a squeaky noise AGAIN and my car is only at 7k miles. I’ve had my car for 8 months and have had my breaks changed twice when I shouldn’t of even had to get them changed because my car hasn’t even reached the mile li mit for new break pads. This is absurd.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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