2015 Kia Forte problems and complaints
Owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Kia Forte. The most-reported areas: Engine (158), Unknown Or Other (31), Electrical System (29).
Key takeaways
- 260 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 20 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 158 | 61% |
| Unknown Or Other | 31 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 29 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 23 | 9% |
| Power Train | 17 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 2% |
| Structure | 4 | 2% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-30
Vehicle has developed a severe knocking during acceleration, that stops during deceleration, and returns when in idle. I'm sure it is poison slap. I know there is an extension warranty, but the dealer says my car doesn't qualify. Then NHTSA has the SC200 safety recall. I need help with this car. My engine is fai...
Engine - filed 2026-09-10
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 ...
Engine - filed 2026-07-12
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
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.