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2015 kia forte — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
254
Owner Complaints
11
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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2015 kia forte Safety Recalls (1)

20V75000002/12/2020
ENGINE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2015 kia forte

ENGINE
120
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
AIR BAGS
15
SERVICE BRAKES
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7
POWER TRAIN
6
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
6

Based on 254 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

16
Crash-Involved Complaints
11
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths

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