Kia Forte Complaints (2012)

292 consumer complaints on file.

#11435845October 7, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start up. The contact stated that the ABS, the check engine and traction control warning lights, and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where she was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. Additionally, there was an ABS module electrical short. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,136.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432264September 9, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
The break pedal stopper pad deteriorated causing break lights to constantly illuminate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431777September 5, 2021
ENGINE
Two months after the knock sensor update was completed the motor quit running. Prior to this update the car was running great. Even after the motor bearings supposedly were going bad, the car did not leak or burn oil or antifreeze and had been getting 26 miles per gallon in town. Had we traded in the car before the last update we were offered $5400, now the car is only work $800 in salvage. Kia has refused to assist us in any way on this matter and we are having to seek litigation to get some sort of restitution. If you can help this would be greatly appreciated. When the motor failed the car was traveling at highway speeds and just locked up. My daughter, who is 17 and was driving could have been killed as she had to go from the left lane to the right shoulder without any power or power assisted brakes/steering. This is completely unacceptable and Kia would not offer any compensation in the repair of the vehicle and now is seeking a signature absolving them of any liability in this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429926August 20, 2021
ENGINE
Driving on highway the car made a noise and stalled. Pulled over and all the oil was on the highway. Kia dealership said a piston in the engine blew and a rod broke and made a hole in the engine block. Car is less than 10 years old. Car has 98,000 miles. Kia refuses to replace the engine because I’m not an original owner. The whole engine needs to be replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429674August 18, 2021
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
My airbag light is on took it to dealership when the airbag recall came out to have it check and got it back with airbag light on. And when it rains water gets in the trunk and also my passenger and driver side floor board gets soaked it has begun to show signs of mold this really concerns me due to the fact i have health issues and having to drive a car with mold growing in it is a huge issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429288August 16, 2021
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 KIA FORTE. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER APPROVED REIMBURSEMENT, BUT MAILED THE CHECK TO THE WRONG ADDRESS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WOULD CHANGE THE ADDRESS, CANCEL THE OLD CHECK AND MAIL ANOTHER. THE CONSUMER STATED MANUFACTURER HAD NOT CHANGED THE ADDRESS NOR ADMINISTERED ANOTHER CHECK.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425012July 15, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, he heard an abnormal clattering sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found; however, the engine oil was changed. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the contact that he had to pay the cost for the oil change and an oil consumption would be performed. The contact declined. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer several times and the engine was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown recall unless the VIN was included. A case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424773July 14, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving up mountain road, heard a ‘pop’ and smelled smoke-like chemical odor.lost control of steering and battery icon came on. Was able to get into a turn out and exited the car. Saw orange flames under engine. No cell service in this are so flagged down a passing car who called 911. Fire truck came and put out the flames that had already engulfed and burned the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424818July 14, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that smoke was coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the engine seals needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20V750000 (Engine). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424436July 12, 2021
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,903.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424308July 11, 2021
AIR BAGS
I was injured in a crash that happened Saturday at 232pm . My airbags did not deploy at 45 mph. Old women did a u turn into me. I was in left lane . I crash driver side front into her passenger doors. My steering is damaged and my side fender was hooked inward along with my side mirror being hit i thought my airbags recall issue was solved. Im in back and neck pain i went to hospital after and had xrays were the doctors where astonished by my non deployment when i told them the speed and showed photos
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11423300July 3, 2021
ENGINE
Purchased a used 2012 Kia Forte Koup 2.4L on 02/05/21. 4 months later, I was driving vehicle when I experienced engine failure. Towed to dealer who discovered a hole in the bottom of engine block. Needs new engine. Kia tested the ECU and sent the results to corporate Kia. 8 weeks has past with no update on replacing the recalled engine under warranty. Now trying to file claim under extended warranty. Cannot afford to replace engine out of pocket. Engine failed 4 months after purchasing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423095July 1, 2021
ENGINE
Car was stalling. Engine light was not turning on, so I was unclear of issue. Took car to dealership on Tuesday, June 29th, at 9am for repair. Engine has recall. Car has since been at dealership, following repair test failure. Dealership refuses to offer loaner vehicle, but states repairs could take up to 3 weeks, as they have to wait for new engine to be delivered. I am without a vehicle and should not have to pay for a rental, as the damage is fault of Kia.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11422308June 25, 2021
ENGINE
Was driving to work and the engine threw a rod out the block.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420796June 14, 2021
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This complaint it about Kia Motors. My motor sent a rod through the block due to a recall. However, i called a week before because of rod knock that started on 05/22/21(blew 05/27/21) , i was told parts were ordered. A week after i was told that the engine blew. I towed it to a dealership (05/28/21) Its been an additonal 2 and a half weeks with no update as to when itll be repaired, no loaner offered. Ive already lost one job because of Kia's lack of quality control. This engine failure is common and i believe common enough to not have to wait this long for work to be done.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420376June 10, 2021
ENGINE
Was driving to work, motor developed rod knock and later blew up due to the knock. Which was caused by one of the recalls for this vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417982May 20, 2021
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 Kia Forte Ex 2.0 I4 126k miles Daughter driving car to college, inside of vehicle filled with smoke, car engine stalled while on Hwy 430 in the middle of a construction zone. Barely made it to the shoulder of the road. I was close buy, I went and loaded up the car and took it home. Once home, I turned the ignition to on, to check for warning lights, None present! I looked under the car and could see oil! I looked all over the engine and discovered oil was coming from oil dipstick tube. I pulled the dipstick the rest of the way out and could see extreme metallic particles in oil. I drained what oil was left and the oil pan was full of fine metallic debris. I went ahead and changed the oil and started the car and the engine has an extreme knock, due to a common Kia failure. Faulty Rod main bearings. Contacted Kia and they told me to kick rocks. There’re corporate managers stated, “ I could care less if you ever bought a Kia and I could care less that the Rod Bearing failure is premature or a design flaw. We will not honor nor fix it.” This engine is in multiple Kia brands, they have recalled and replaced thousands of them. Since this engine is in a Forte, they stated my vin wasn’t in the selected range of defective engines. Even though, other models with the same engines are! Kia needs to stand behind and fix their faulty engines. My forte never had a “check engine “ light come on. The knock sensor never sent the car into limp mode and the vehicles pcm never acknowledged an issue to alert the driver of an impending disaster. Not only is my engine defective by Kia, they tampered with the vehicles software to where the knock sensor would never sense an impending problem, until the engine exploded in the consumer's face. Otherwise, the knock sensor would have alerted to an impending problem! Not one check engine light, not one ever came on! A computer scan also showed no stored codes, No active fault codes and No pending fault codes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417517May 17, 2021
ENGINE
My Kia forte has 94k miles on it started making a ticking noise took it to a mechanic he said you need a new engine, Excuse me??? Looked online tons of people are having the same issue why no recall ???? please help!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11415651May 8, 2021
ENGINE
CAR HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES AND I WAS DRIVING IT TODAY AND MADE A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. I PULLED OVER AND THE CAR STARTED SMOKING AND THEN I HEARD ALL THE OIL DRAIN OUT. I HAD A MECHANIC TO LOOK AT IT AND HE FOUND PIECES OF THE MOTOR BROKE OR CRANK CASING. I HAD TO GET A TOW TRUCK TO PARK IT AT MY HOUSE. I HAVE PICTURES BUT IT SAYS IT'S TO BIG TO UPLOAD.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11407607April 12, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
PREVIOUSLY, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR UNDER BODY RUST. I HAD THAT FIXED. HOWEVER, THE RUST PROBLEM EXTENDS TO THE PAINT JOB AND LITTLE ORANGE DOTS OF RUST HAVE BEEN ON THE VEHICLE IN MANY PLACES.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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