2018 Kia Forte Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2018 Kia Forte, 1% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 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.
“April 2018, I purchased the Kia Forte from bulldog Kia-athens ga. Two weeks later the tire sensor light came on. The Kia was driven to the bulldog constantly. Air pressure checked each time. Aptil 10, 2019 the tire sensor light came on, passenger front tire blewout and damaged rim while in motion.the car was towed from winder hwy: winder ga to bulldog Kia. Thr car set over 30 days. I involved gainsco my auto insurance on april 24, 2018. There was damaged done to my car prior to filing an insurance claim. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210784, filed 2019-05, 19,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 11 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 17 | 8% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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