2010 Kia Forte Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 9%of 221 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,278miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Kia Forte, 9% of the 221 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,278 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Took my Kia Forte in to the auto repair shop because the engine started making a knocking noise. I have the oil changed regularly just as it is supposed to be done, and just had it changed less than 2 weeks ago. The shop said the engine has major engine failure and that there was nothing I can do about it. They said I will have to replace the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11079951, filed 2018-03, 130,000 miles“I was driving home from work and a man flagged me down at a red light to let me know that none of my brake lights were working. I have also noticed the cruise control as well as traction control buttons not working properly. There doesn't seem to be any issue with the fuses. If I can not find a fix to this problem it may result in myself getting rear ended.”
NHTSA complaint #10532871, filed 2013-07, 30,000 miles“I recently had brake problems on my 2010 Kia Forte. It was not due to brake wear or any of the normal brake problems. The problem was all my brakes seized up and the rear ones in particular heated up to the point where they were close to failing. The dealer said it may have not occurred, if the car had been driven more miles daily yet no further information could be provided on the brake issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641531, filed 2014-10, 10,000 miles“I was pulling out of a parking spot vertically when I needed to give the car some gas rather than just lift foot off brake to get out of spot. The car delayed--would not accelerate. I tried again and it shot out rapidly uncontrollably out of the spot, side swiping the car next to me and going into a reverse figure eight swerving over parking lot and would not brake. The car ended up swerving into the back of a parked range rover as I threw my car into park since it would not stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745799, filed 2015-08, 30 miles“While driving from my kids pediatrician office. I noticed the traction control stayed off and would not turn on. That affected my brake lights. I noticed that same part is put as a recall for the sorento and soul but not for the Forte. If it is the same recall the Forte should be included. For the vehicle being only two years old it should be covered as a recall and due to the safety impact that it may cause rear end collision due to the driver not noticing that the tcs affects the brake lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10488088, filed 2012-12, 65,555 milesRelated recalls
- 23V652000Sep 25, 2023Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima…Covers: Kia Forte 2010–2013, Borrego 2010–2019, RIO 2012–2017 +9 more
- 13V114000Apr 1, 2013Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul…Covers: Kia Forte 2010, Sorento 2007–2011, Sedona 2007–2011 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10179255Aug 25, 2020PITSTOP - 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 | 16 | 6% |
| 2014 | 28 | 6% |
| 2013 | 37 | 19% |
| 2012 | 52 | 18% |
| 2011 | 29 | 19% |
| 2010 | 19 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2010 Kia Forte
74 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsTires
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsWheels
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Kia Forte
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology