2010 KIA FORTE

3 recalls, 317 complaints - 130 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Defect Description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may... Read more

Consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2... Read more

1,730,192 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Defect Description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploy... Read more

Consequence

If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to in... Read more

507,587 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Defect Description

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 201... Read more

Consequence

Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead... Read more

Remedy

Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098.

980,377 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Kia Motors Corporation

Complaint Statistics

317 total complaints 37 crashes 9 fires 23 injuries 3 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	59
AIR BAGS	36
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	28
POWER TRAIN	19
TIRES	18
WHEELS	17
SERVICE BRAKES	16
STEERING	14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	12
SEAT BELTS	10

Incident date: Jun 18, 2026

My car wasnt getting enough power and it just died while driving it on the interstate to go home.

Incident date: Jun 18, 2026

My car wasnt getting enough power and it just died while driving it on the interstate to go home.

Incident date: Jun 18, 2026

My car wasnt getting enough power and it just died while driving it on the interstate to go home.

Incident date: Apr 21, 2026

Hi! I brought my car in to the Ford dealership in Lexington, SC to get a recalled A Frame Pillar repaired. They took the part off and didn’t repair it because they didn’t have the parts in. When I called corporate to check on the status of that part, I found out they had marked the recall as “... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

I was involved in a collision. The front driver's side hit another car, causing a lot of damage. The surprise was the fire. There is no reason for it to have caught for the way it did. The door was jammed, so resorted to unhooking the soft top, while I caught fire. I opened the top and jumped off th... Read more

Crash Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

2018 VW Tiguan. The fuel injector harness failed. There is a NHTSA letter stating 2018-2019 Tiguans had this issue and there’s an extended warranty up to 120,000 miles. My Tiguan is at 91,000 miles, but VW is saying the warranty isn’t assigned to my VIN. So there’s a warranty for this exact is... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

While driving the vehicle, the engine light came on, plus message board said service transmission and the engine went into limp mode. We let the car sit for awhile and checked the car. A scan said it was the pressure solenoid A in the transmission. The car sat for a day and the light was off. Drove ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, there was ice on the rear glass. After closing the door, the rear glass shattered. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The lo... Read more

Incident date: Oct 24, 2025

Shift to park issue. Vehicle shifts into park but does not register as such. Therefore, the vehicle keeps running and will not turn off or allow you to exist the vehicle. This is already a know issue with certain GM vehicles as is evident by a recall and Service Bulletins. However, none of thos... Read more

Incident date: Oct 24, 2025

Incident date: Aug 22, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Keystone Kodak Travel Trailer. The contact stated that while the RV was parked in a covered storage unit and her husband was working underneath the RV, there was an explosion. The contact's husband became aware that the front glass door of the RV had shattered without impact.... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2025

The transmission is very jerky and has completely lost power before. It has refused to shift and stalled in the middle of the road. It is very scary.

Incident date: Jun 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while her husband was driving 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the engine. The driver was able to pull into a parking lot and noticed white smoke coming from the engine while awa... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2025

Rear wiper works only in reverse, fuse was replaced and the problem still continues.

Incident date: Jun 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Audi A3. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated and the engine overheated. There was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming abnormal amounts of coolant without signs... Read more

Incident date: Jun 25, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local O'Reilly's and was diagnosed with transmissio... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recal... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact sta... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Thor Motor Coach Gemini. The contact stated that the wire connecting the solenoid to the generator was burned. The solenoid was making a cranking sound while turned off. The contact stated that the head bolts had fractured and detached on the side awning rails on both sides. ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2025

2023 Honda accord hybrid issue with steering wheel clicking sound when turn. I saw that issue on newer Honda civic recall list.

Incident date: Mar 4, 2025

Vehicle has shut off for no apparent reason when slowing and turning. This has occurred three times in the last year. This is very unsafe and I believe there are recalls for the same make/model vehicle built in prior years.

Incident date: Oct 12, 2024

Sorry for my bad English, I am from Quebec, in Canada. On [XXX], our jeep wrangler 2023 burned. The 95B recall was process on December 19th 2024. The battery burned, no flames were visible, only chemical fire. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 12, 2024

See attached document for complaint

Incident date: Jul 12, 2024

EVERYTIME THERE'S MOISTURE OR IS COLD OUTSIDE OR EVEN IF IT RANS WHEN YOU TURN ON THE CAR ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE CAR DASH COME ON, BRAKES, PARKING ASSIST, ETC. I CALLED THE DEALER FOR THEM TO CHECK IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THIS CAR HAS ONLY 18K MILES AND THEY SAID I HAVE TO PAY TO CHECK IT. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2024

We have a 2016 Acura MDX and it has automatically shifted to Neutral 3 times (twice while driving on the freeway and 1x yesterday while driving on the street at normal speeds) in the last 2 months. On the MDX dashboard, it will display "Emissions System Problem" and then display "Stop Driving When S... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2024

Daughter driving back to college from home in her new 2024 Kia Seltos. We leased this vehicle for her for reliability and dependability throughout her years at college. 9 months into lease, 10,000 miles her car started smoking from engine. She immediately pulled over to notice the car had complete... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 19, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul EV. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V218000 (Electrical System) and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. The contact stated that after the repair was completed, the vehicle went into "Reduced Power" and "Power Limp M... Read more

Incident date: Feb 26, 2024

Driving on highway 290 West near Waller. At 75mph I attempted to pass slower traffic by accelerating after moving into the farthest left (passing) lane when my Jeep lost power. Had to maneuver while coasting between traffic in lanes (frogger anyone?) to farthest right lane by coasting through to an ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2024

I purchased the vehicle and not even two weeks goes by before I am going 55mph and the entire car started shutting down. I managed to get off the road. I had the vehicle towed to Klaben Ford in Warren where it took months to replace the engine and turbo. I finally get it back and not even 24 hours w... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2024

This car is a PHEV. I experienced a drivetrain malfunction warning noted on instrument display. Vehicle states it can continue to be driven “moderately” with reduced drivetrain output. This is similar to an incident recently in which the instrument cluster stopped working following a drivetra... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and it was initially discovered there was a leak in the expansion tank as well as a defective the... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2023

Rivian released a software update that bricked my vehicle. It is drivable but the infotainment screen and safety features are inaccessible. It is unclear what features work and which ones do not. Rivian has only released limited information on Reddit, and there has been no other formal communicat... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 2023

- On 9/27/23 the rear windshield of my 2023 Honda HRV spontaneously shattered. This is a known issue with the vehicle. - I was driving down the freeway when my windshield spontaneously shattered. It was incredibly alarming and dangerous. Thank goodness there were no passengers in the backseat, bec... Read more

Incident date: Oct 26, 2023

The vehicle was on a repair rack at P & W BMW Dealer for an issue with the battery on the electric vehicle and the battery went into thermal runaway causing the vehicle to be consumed in the fire and causing significant damage to the other vehicles and to the structure. I, Det Michael Burns with th... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 1, 2023

Driving down the highway and heard a loud “boom”. Thought it was a tire blowout, but realized that the sunroof exploded. I did not hit anything. The temperature was approximately 70 degrees. Was the car the day before and did not notice any damage to the sunroof. Luckily the cover was close... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 181V169000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed; however, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle star... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2023

There are numerous reports of engines needing to be replaced due to coolant intrusion on the engine which causes overheating due to coolant loss. It eventually causes engine misfire a=in cylinder #2 or 3. Ford/Lincol does not want to cover engine replacements cut issued a TSB stating that engined ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

The contact leased a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph, he made a right turn going across an intersection and collided with a 2012 Ford Focus. The brakes were applied, but the response was too slow. There were no warning lights illuminated. The air... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 21, 2023

My car shut off while I was driving it with no warning and almost caused an accident. I have already had spark plugs and battery replaced as well as routine maintenance and it has shut off on me 3 times already.

Incident date: Jul 21, 2023

Incident date: Jul 26, 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V440000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the temperature gauge fluctuated between hot(H) and normal(N). In addition, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact discovered that the coolant level remained low. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2023

My power steering gear blew its seal on the passenger side losing all power steering fluid and almost making me crash into a car next to me, and Toyota refuses to cover it stating that I hadn't had the steering gear replaced prior to whenever their dates were this is clearly faulty equipment and f... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2023

Incident date: Mar 16, 2023

In January 2023 the 26th breaker panel sparked and started smoking no breakers flipped and at 3am my roommate who works nights started pulling anything that could produce power or consume it. After almost two weeks of fighting manufacturer we were sent a converter and a licensed technician installed... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 13, 2020

Car has a 6-speed manual transmission, which means it has a clutch and clutch pedal. The clutch pedal began squeaking when letting it up after engagement. Then it stopped depressing the plunger on the clutch engagement sensor preventing the clutch pedal to be depressed 100%. After inspection it w... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 2023

Seatbelt failed during collision did not lock fully extended and did not retract brakes did not engage right away

Crash 3 injured

Showing 50 of 317 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2010 KIA FORTE

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	27.0	36.0	30.0	Regular	$2,100
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	34.0	28.0	Regular	$2,200
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	34.0	28.0	Regular	$2,200
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	31.0	26.0	Regular	$2,400
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	32.0	26.0	Regular	$2,400

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 KIA FORTE

130 manufacturer communications from 77 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	15
350000 EQUIPMENT	11
100000 POWER TRAIN	9
010000 STEERING	8
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	7
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	6
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS	6

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2102) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2010-2011 MY Kia Forte & Forte Koup vehic

100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmis

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2102Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in (PI2102) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB_ENG070_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB_ENG070_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB_ENG070_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB_TRA026_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB_BOD049_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB_BOD049_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

130000 VISIBILITY

TSB_BOD049_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB_ENG051_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB_ENG051_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TSB_ENG051_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB_ENG059_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB_ENG059_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB_ENG059_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB_GEN031_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TSB_ENG058_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB_ENG058_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB_ENG058_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB_TRA030_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB_TRA030_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

010000 STEERING

TSB_CHA020_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB_CHA020_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TSB_FUE017_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB_ENG057_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB_ENG057_R1_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2010-2011 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles equippe

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: THETA 2.4L MPI - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM (KSDS) ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI2102) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engin

350000 EQUIPMENT

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2102).

010000 STEERING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

010000 STEERING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.

350000 EQUIPMENT

100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibi

010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t

160000 STRUCTURE

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTICORROSION PROTECTION THROUGH PROTECTIVE SEALING (SA085) - CLOSED

350000 EQUIPMENT

PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION - This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3L & 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007-2008MY Sorento (BL), * 2.0L Nu e

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TSB - IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level on various head unit platforms and generations.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.

130000 VISIBILITY

TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the spe

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

TSB: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL - To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this service campaign to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER LETTER - Advises Owners of certain 2011-2013 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles currently registered in the states where heavy amounts of road salt are used of a service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion materi

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: SC141 - SERVICE CAMPAIGN - Attention: All Kia Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventative measure, to apply additional anti-corrosion material to the u

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC141 ? UNDERBODY ? ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. T

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: KDS - AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) - THE GDS AUDIO UPDATE MODULE (AUM) WAS INTRODUCED IN FOURTH QUARTER OF 2013. THIS SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (SST) WAS DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF UPDATING 2010MY, AND LATER, KIA

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY AND RECORD THE HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE LEVEL ON VARIOUS HEAD UNIT PLATFORMS AND GENERATIONS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOW BE REQ

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

TSB: IDENTIFYING HEAD UNIT SOFTWARE VERSION FOR DIRECT EXCHANGE - Identifying Head Unit Software Version For Direct Exchange (ELE091) (Rev 1) - This bulletin provides the procedure on how to identify and record the head unit software level

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

"TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC119 HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ?ALL STATES?. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE TIRE VALVE STEMS TO PREVE

194000 TIRES:VALVE

OWNER LETTER: DEAR KIA FORTE OWNER - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE TIRE VALVE STEM ASSEMBLIES IN CERTAIN 2010 MY FORTE VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN

350000 EQUIPMENT

194000 TIRES:VALVE

DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL DEALER PRINCIPALS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, TO REPLACE THE TIRE VALVE STEM ASSEMBLIES IN CERTAIN 2010 MY SOUL, 2010 MY FORTE, AND 2011 MY SORENTO VEHICL

194000 TIRES:VALVE

DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: ATTENTION: ALL KIA PARTS & SERVICE MANAGERS - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE TIRE VALVE STEM ASSEMBLIES TO PREVENT GRADUAL LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE IN C

350000 EQUIPMENT

194000 TIRES:VALVE

"Q AND A: FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC119) 2010 MY FORTE, 2010 MY SOUL, AND 2011 MY SORENTO REPLACEMENT OF THE VALVE STEM ASSEMBLY"

350000 EQUIPMENT

"Q AND A: FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SC119) 2010 MY FORTE, 2010 MY SOUL, AND 2011 MY SORENTO REPLACEMENT OF THE VALVE STEM ASSEMBLY"

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: STOP LAMP SWITCH IDENTIFICATION MATRIX (SC098) - KMA HAS RECEIVED A NUMBER OF INCORRECT WARRANTY RETURN PARTS RELATED TO CAMPAIGN SC098 AND HAS DETERMINED THAT AT TIMES DEALER STAFF MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY IN QUICKLY AND EASILY IDENTIF

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

100000 POWER TRAIN

TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

PITSTOP: THERMOSTAT RE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURE - REPEAT REPAIR (DTC P0128) - WHEN DIAGNOSING A FORTE RETURNING WITH A REPEAT DTC P0128 AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE THERMOSTAT, REMOVE THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING TO VERIFY IF THE THERMOSTAT WAS INSTAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: FORTE LOCK CONFIRMATION INOP WITH REMOTE START ACCESSORY - SOME REMOTE START EQUIPPED FORTE?S MAY NOT INDICATE THAT THE DOORS HAVE BEEN LOCKED. THE CUSTOMER MAY STATE THAT THE VEHICLE WILL NOT FLASH THE HAZARD LIGHTS OR SOUND THE H

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KIA FORTE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KIA FORTE across all model years (2010, 2023).

34 Total Recalls

3,569 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

362 Reported Crashes

166 Reported Fires

21 Reported Deaths

KIA FORTE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	0	40	View
2023	3	94	View
2022	1	41	View
2021	2	95	View
2020	0	97	View
2019	2	213	View
2018	3	188	View
2017	3	431	View
2016	1	198	View
2015	1	325	View
2014	3	640	View
2013	5	272	View
2012	4	404	View
2011	3	213	View
2010 (current)	3	317
2009	0	1	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
SORENTO	188	13,593	View
SPORTAGE	165	6,601	View
SEDONA	118	3,350	View
OPTIMA	100	10,128	View
TELLURIDE	70	2,186	View
SOUL	66	7,233	View
SORENTO HYBRID	62	159	View
SOUL EV	62	50	View

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2010 KIA FORTE

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