KnownCarProblems2019 Kia Forte Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Forte, most often about the transmission (32% of complaints, typically around 5,500 miles). It is 8th of 16 Forte model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2019 Kia Forte problems
Transmission
48 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 5,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
On 11/27, my wife was driving our 2019 Kia Forte s with about 5,000 miles on it and said it was doing something really strange. She would push on the gas pedal like normal, but the rpms would soar and the engine would rev up but the car would barely move. We drove around the neighborhood when she got back and I…
2019 Forte with 4000 miles and less than 4 months old. Had to be townes from my job as the transmission is gone. I brought it to my dealership one month earlier and was told nothing was wrong, and car died less than a month later. Was also told 'things happen', however my coworker with a 2019 sorrento just found out…
Engine
41 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact leased a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights were illuminated during the failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer on multiple occasions and was initially informed that repairs were…
Everytime I am on the highway, then either come to a complete stop or try to turn to go up a hill. It won't kick in to gear. Thd rpms go way up and it almost stops running. Its been happening like for a week now. Its getting worse. My headlights also seem like they are pointed to low to the ground. Please help I use…
Electrical
23 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 11,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Hit a parking space bumper with front bumper, passenger side, lower edge. Several days later, dash msgs said I had steering problems, ABS, collision avoidance failure and to see dealer immediately. Called Kia roadside service and reported dash msgs and they said not to drive vehicle and towed it in to salt lake city…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact noticed that the soy based wiring attracted rodents, which chewed the wires and caused the electrical components to short out. The vehicle was taken to lou fusz Kia (1025 n lindbergh blvd, st louise, mo 63132, (3124) 595-4900) where it was determined that the vehicle was…
Other or unspecified
22 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles.
Forward collision avoidance system disabled camera obscured. This warning comes and goes at irregular intervals. Nothing is obscuring the camera and lane keep assist continues to function normally.
1: the car randomly sends a collision warning message when theres nothing in front of it, several times on the interstate and several times on surface streets when nothing was in front of it. One time it automatically slammed on brakes slowing the car to a crawl when nothing was in front of it. On a surface street.…
Driver assistance
19 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, warning.
While driving the crash response systems turns on & shows error codes which has caused vehicle to stop by it self. Also the driver assist has pulled my wheel out of my hand & jerked had to the right side of the road while driving on highway several times.... The left strut mount bearing is also defective on the vehicle
Fcw disables while driving down road.took to Kia dealer and was told was a software problem with no fix. Kia is fully aware of this problem and wont fix it. Here is a link to what is happening: https://www.kiforte.com/fca_front_view_camera_sensor-228.html
Lights
15 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights, headlights, tail lights.
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the front driver's side and passenger's side high beam lights, low beam lights, and indicators had failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the light bulbs were replaced; however, the failure recurred several times…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the message "check brake lights" displayed. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. However, upon inspecting the brake lights, her father noticed that the brake lights were operating as designed. The…
Steering
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
While driving the crash response systems turns on & shows error codes which has caused vehicle to stop by it self. Also the driver assist has pulled my wheel out of my hand & jerked had to the right side of the road while driving on highway several times.... The left strut mount bearing is also defective on the vehicle
About 4 weeks ago my steering wheel starting make a grinding noise I took it to my Kia dealer where they replace the clock spring. After that was replace my steering wheel is still making the noise.
Speed control
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles.
Everytime I am on the highway, then either come to a complete stop or try to turn to go up a hill. It won't kick in to gear. Thd rpms go way up and it almost stops running. Its been happening like for a week now. Its getting worse. My headlights also seem like they are pointed to low to the ground. Please help I use…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rpms would rev up to approximately 4,000 rpms or more. The contact stated that they would intentionally slow the vehicle to reduce the rpms. The contact stated that while idle at a red light, the vehicle accelerated forward…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Kia Forte recalls
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began september 2, 2020. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc195.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2019 forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
Lights: headlights
Risk: If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 30, 2018. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc171.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2019 kia forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Kia Forte
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Forte?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (48 complaints, typically around 5,500 miles); engine (41 complaints, typically around 41,000 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 11,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Forte have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 5, 2020 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Kia Forte?
- It is 8th of 16 Forte model years by number of complaints, with 149 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.