2018 Kia Forte Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,117miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Kia Forte, 3% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,117 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.
“My trunk will not open at all, I have had this issue since July and received a letter about recalls on certain Kia fortes yet mine was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11437671, filed 2021-10“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the trunk door erroneously opened. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,500.”
NHTSA complaint #11585280, filed 2024-04, 33,500 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the trunk door latch would not securely latch when closed. The contact was on the way to the dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,734.”
NHTSA complaint #11429630, filed 2021-08, 82,734 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the trunk latch failed to unlock the trunk. The contact stated that the trunk latch was previously replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11551601, filed 2023-10Related recalls
- 21V622000Aug 9, 2021Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become…Covers: Kia Forte 2016–2018, RIO 2018–2019
Related service bulletins
- 10177046Jun 17, 2020TSB - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a partial repair on the trunk latch base sub assembly on the certain Forte, Rio and Optima vehicles, which may exhibit a…
- 10133175Mar 29, 2018PITSTOP - RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE (PS551) - This Pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Kia Forte
57 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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