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2015 Kia Forte Engine Problems

Complaints
158about this part
Share
61%of 260 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 158 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Kia Forte, 61% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 16 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I had suddenly engine made sound shutter , I almost got hit by 18 wheel truck, I manager to pull finelly and avoid accident and manage to pull right, firar it was close to side rails . The car had sp much engine noise , and it cuts of. 1.8 engine was wonderfull . I wanna this engine to repkaced by dealer has only 78 thousands miles”

NHTSA complaint #11389558, filed 2021-01, 10 miles

“Airbag warning is on, buttons/control of the wheel dont work, cruise control does not work. Motor shakes a lot. We got this car 2-3 weeks ago light was not on when we got it from the dealer. Im not an expert but I think that something is not working properly... Im do apologize for the inconvenience”

NHTSA complaint #11527179, filed 2023-06, 100,601 miles

“On or about february 25, 2020while driving on the highway my engine seized and the car died and wouldn't start and I had to be towed to my house and then to the mechanic a few days later and was told by mechanic that oil was burning fast with no known reason. Also told by the mechanic that the engine is no good and I have to now replace my engine.”

NHTSA complaint #11366314, filed 2020-10, 100,000 miles

“Driving home from work. Engine started to have a ticking sound to it, I was only 5 mins from my house so I figured I'd look at it when I got home. Went to accelerate and my car didn't have the power it used to. Next I hear a pop sound and white smoke out of the exhaust. Pull over smell burnt oil and oil all over the alternator.”

NHTSA complaint #11386718, filed 2021-01, 75,000 miles

“I will be driving my 2015 Kia Forte and it will automatically shut off. No warning at all. Just thankful that I have not been hit by anyone. Can someone please tell me why this is happening and how to fix it. I have already taken it to a auto parts store and their machine says there is nothing wrong showing”

NHTSA complaint #11400170, filed 2021-03, 80,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024831%
2023914%
2022414%
20212232%
20202026%
20193825%
20185742%
201714548%
20166649%
201515861%
201421649%
201310755%
201216155%
20114529%
20107433%

Other parts of the 2015 Kia Forte

Other or unknown
31 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Kia Forte

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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