2017 Kia Forte Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 305 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,007miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Kia Forte, 5% of the 305 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,007 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The engine failed. Transmission wouldn’t switch. No prior warning but oil lamp. Was on Freeway when it happened. Problem has been confirmed but not with my vin. Lamp didn’t come on until It started to fail”
NHTSA complaint #11620335, filed 2024-10, 159,124 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, but no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine oil level was low. The contact stated that the oil was topped off; however, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine and the check engine warning light was illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526576, filed 2023-06, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was clogged. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11627436, filed 2024-11, 136,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a scanner determined that there was a failure with the crankshaft. The contact replaced the spark plugs and crankshaft; however, the failure returned. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic ,where a defect with the timing belt was found, and the mechanic discovered metal shavings inside the oil pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #11687610, filed 2025-09, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power with an abnormal ratting sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle into a parking lot and then had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact later towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The mechanic called several dealers and other independent mechanics and was informed that the engine was no longer in production, and that the engine was unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11659260, filed 2025-05, 82,000 milesRelated recalls
- 21V260000Apr 13, 2021Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump…Covers: Kia Forte 2017–2018
Related service bulletins
- 10252731Apr 2, 2024PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2106) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform…
- 10220346Sep 16, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated…
- 10210583Apr 21, 2022SUBSEQUENT REPAIR ACTION: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2106Y/Z) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously…
- 10209438Mar 1, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
- 10206642Jan 6, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
- 10205426Dec 21, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
- 10202786Oct 26, 2021SC203_OWNR: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to update the…
- 10202787Oct 25, 2021VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ECM UPDATE FOR OBD LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC203) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM)…
- 10202789Oct 21, 2021Sc203_poc: proof of correction card
- 10202788Oct 21, 2021Sc203_stkr: voluntary emissions service campaign completion sticker
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 14 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Forte
145 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
44 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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