2017 Kia Forte: recalls and problems

Engine2026-09-21

There was a rod failure in the engine. the vehicle is currently at the repair facility. this rod failure caused the vehicle to die while traveling down the road, so it was a safety risk. the rod failure was diagnosed by a certified mechanic. there were no warning lamps, messages, etc. this failure is the same issue that many kia forte's of the same year have been diagnosed with, and a recall was issued. this ve

Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine2026-06-18

The vehicle exhibits a chronic, systemic electrical failure characterized by the intermittent loss of critical lighting systems, including turn signals and brake lights. this failur5e has persisted over several years and thousands of miles, independent of battery replacements or specific usage patterns. the issue has been confirmed via multiple independent service interventions. most notably, in february 2024, a thi

Air Bags2026-05-24

Kia has common problems on the airbags even tho my air bags is good but i want to still check it

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Vehicle Speed Control2026-05-07

The headlights and dashboard lose power intermittently while driving at highway speeds, specifically triggered by using the turn signal. this is ongoing since january when i started having to take it for a recalls.more things kept happening. i kept having to have more repairs. every time i went, i told them about this and it just keeps going on. today i took a huge list of things they should check to see why it’s doi