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2015 Kia Forte: recalls and problems

1 recall and 259 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
259complaints
16crashes reported
20fires reported
11injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine157 · 61%
  • Unknown Or Other31 · 12%
  • Electrical System27 · 10%
  • Air Bags20 · 8%
  • Power Train17 · 7%
  • Service Brakes15 · 6%
  • Exterior Lighting13 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System10 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control5 · 2%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling4 · 2%

What owners report

Engine

While driving my 2015 kia forte5 at approximately 80 mph on ga-400, i was traveling in the far-left lane when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost acceleration and engine power. pressing the accelerator produced little to no response. there was no gradual reduction in speed or sufficient warning that the vehicle was about to lose propulsion. because i was in the far-left lane, i had to maneuver across approxim

Engine

Recently had oil change . right after b oil change engine light came on, a solid yellow light car is driving rough it’s a 2015 kia forte. have an appointment monday 7/13/2026 to have dealer to do a b diagnostic. the same place i had oil change

Engine

respectfully submit this correspondence to request formal assistance regarding my 2015 kia forte ex, a vehicle covered under the class settlement. the vehicle is exhibiting severe symptoms consistent with ksds‑related engine failure, yet the required diagnostic protocol has not been completed by the servicing dealership. the ksds software update was performed in may 2022, and the vehicle currently has only 92,000 mi

Electrical System

The contact owns a 2015 kia forte. the contact stated that an anti-theft protection software update was performed in 2024. after the update was performed, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly turned off without warning. the transmission was shifted into neutral(n) and restarted to continue driving. the vehicle was reset and self-corrected after being restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 Kia Forte 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FORTE, FORTE KOUP. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.