2015 Kia Forte Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Kia Forte, 2% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on a gravel road a little to fast and my car started to slide from side to side I tried to gain control but couldn't and ended up hitting a metal bridge. The air bags did not deploy as they should have. My whole front right in is damaged and the speed I was going the air bags should have went off!.”
NHTSA complaint #11341498, filed 2020-07“I purchased a 2015 Kia Forte5 car (Pearl White) used but I noticed the paint peeling. It seems to be getting worse because the same spot is getting bigger and now a new spot on the top has appeared. I took the car to a body shop and was told it was a factory paint defect. I went online and saw that Kia and Hyundai had a factory issue with the pearl white paint for several years around my car year model. I was wondering if the paint chipping can be fixed or me compensated for the repairs. The damage is on the rear hatch and passenger side top of car next to sunroof. …”
NHTSA complaint #11556915, filed 2023-11Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 18 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2015 Kia Forte
158 complaintsOther 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 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.
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