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15 complaints
KIA FORTE 2023 AIR BAGS
high
I was driving in a road, when a female deer appeared out of the trees and bushes from the right shoulder of the road. I tried not to hit it but but the deer got in my way. I hit the deer and quickly m
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 STEERING
high
I was driving home, on my way while driving I approached a curve on my way around the curve my vehicle continued to accelerate to the right as I was going around the curve. I tried to redirect the veh
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
critical
Backing out of a driveway that had a mud hole. Car got turned and stuck in the mud. We were trying to push it out and then it started smoking under the drivers tires and then we heard a pop. Next thin
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while leaving Walmart and approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware that another driver with a similar vehicle was able to unlock her
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 AIR BAGS
high
My son was in a car accident in my car January 1 at none of the Air bags went off. Not one there is a police report and I have pictures. Its a 2023 kia forte
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
high
Unknown Concerning the front passenger steering component. Carfax showed prior accident with minor damage to the front passenger bumper. I purchased the car not long ago and and was hit in the same e
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
high
My low beam headlights seem to burn out at an unusually high rate. Multiple times per year, and this is much higher than any other vehicle that I've owned. I believe there may be some type of electric
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
critical
My son, [XXX] , has opened a complaint/Case #XXX with Kia. His 2023 KIA Forte had been idle for at least 24 hours when the engine compartment caught fire. He became aware of this when the Fire Departm
NHTSAUSDec 2025Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
high
Electrical issues since 44K miles I’m at 50 K miles. I’ve complained multiple times and they kept saying electrician wasn’t available. Then they lie about it being a waitlist for a loaner car. A
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 POWER TRAIN
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
high
Summary: Unintended full brake engagement at highway speeds caused by electronic parking brake/Auto Hold button defect. Extreme risk of collision. Details: On [XXX], my wife was driving our 2023 Kia
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
low
Driving home. Unexpectedly foward collision warning came on light never turned off even after a reset was done on the car
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 STRUCTURE:BODY
low
As I was driving at about 20 mph coming to a stop my passenger front door unlatched and caused the door to open and the door sensors to go off. This door was in fact locked and closed. Now I’m very
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
high
I am reporting a serious and ongoing safety issue involving my 2023 Kia Forte GT. The vehicle has experienced persistent mechanical problems, including a check engine light and multiple diagnostic tro
NHTSAUSJun 2025Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 SUSPENSION
low
Passenger front side makes noises like something is clicking. It makes like a rattle noise too
NHTSAUSMay 2025Source →