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Fuel systemPart report

2018 Kia Forte Fuel system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
6%of 136 total for the year
Median mileage
13,964miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Kia Forte, 6% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,964 miles.

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.

“When accelerating there is no power and it is going to cause the accident I was on the freeway I went to switch lanes I hit the gas and the car would not move just stood there and rp m's going up”

NHTSA complaint #11191632, filed 2019-03, 22,000 miles

“When driving the car will stall. I was in a parking lot moving forward at 3mph, hit the brakes and the car stalled. After work the other night, while exiting one freeway ti enter another driving about 45mph, the car just stall and shut off. I had to put it in neutral, turn the ignition to the off position(which turns the lights off), and restart the vehicle. This is extremly dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11454672, filed 2022-03

“On 12/12/2021 my car stalled while driving. I started it up got to my destination, when leaving just a few minutes later it stalled again. On 12/13/2021 I was almost rear-ended when my car stalled while turning a corner on my way to work. On 12/14/2021 my car stalled two more times while driving. I have not driven it since. I had two different mechanics come and look at the car, both told me that the engine has failed. One mechanic found the engine recall on line. …”

NHTSA complaint #11445151, filed 2021-12

“I was told to come to service department on 2/22/2022 to change my indicator light because it was not working and had to be ordered in advance and for RECALL on TRUNK LATCH. The invoice said bulb was replaced and trunk lock and did Multi Point Inspection. I asked her if everything was Ok with my car she said yes but the next day I realized it indicator light was still not working. I got another RECALL TO REPLACE AIR BAG. I called in and got a service appointment for 4/2/2022. I told them the indicator was still not working and I was having an oil leak. …”

NHTSA complaint #11460932, filed 2022-04

“Engine would run fast and then sound like was going to stop and then it would start shaking and rumbling while driving on highway and in town. Car would stall while at a stop. Gas smells inside the car. Did not feel safe driving. Had the car towed to an independent garage on February 7th and They did an oil change, change 2 Sensors, changed all the spark plugs and changed all 4 Cylinders and on the way home from Starks garage the car was doing the same as before going to the garage with gas smells inside the car, shaking, rumbling and stalling of the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11718356, filed 2026-02

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202414%
202323%
202227%
202134%
202034%
201943%
201886%
20173010%
201675%
2015104%
2014256%
201363%
2012114%
201143%
201094%

Other parts of the 2018 Kia Forte

Engine
57 complaints
Other or unknown
30 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Kia Forte

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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