2019 Kia Forte: recalls and problems
2 recalls and 147 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2019 kia forte. the contact stated that after driving to the local store and turning off the vehicle, after returning to the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the vehicle was diagnosed with a timing chain failure caused by low engine oil. the contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumpti
While driving, the forward collision warning system activated unexpectedly without any apparent hazard or obstruction in front of my vehicle. immediately after the warning appeared, the vehicle suddenly lost speed and became very slow to accelerate. i was unable to safely increase my speed while traveling on a busy roadway, creating a dangerous situation and nearly resulting in a collision with surrounding traffic. d
The contact owns a 2019 kia forte. the contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 mph, the contact had exited when the oil and battery warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle rolled over to the side of the road. the contact exited the vehicle and, upon inspection, noticed that an excessive amount of oil had leaked onto the ground. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnos
The transmission had a recall 2 years ago and they gave me a new one (kia). i am having issues with my transmission again
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Forte. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.