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Lane departurePart report

2019 Kia Forte Lane departure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 150 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the lane departure of the 2019 Kia Forte, 3% of the 150 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Have had the car since it had 30,000 on it. It was one year old when we bought it. We changed the oil every three months faithfully. The car has 77,000 miles on it now and needs a new engine. The Kias with this type of engine have been recalled, but this car was not. I have had three mechanics tell me that Kia just built this engine poorly. Is there anything that can be done?”

NHTSA complaint #11603854, filed 2024-07

“It’s very hard to see at night and I know there is a recall for 2019 Kia forte with low beam aiming the recall is SC171. Also when I start driving I hear a rattling sound and there is another recall for 2019 Kia fortes. Power train axle assembly. The recall is SC195”

NHTSA complaint #11606729, filed 2024-08

“the safety of others are put at risk due to system on and off due to shortage and wire triggering. The vehicle listed above collision system wire harness have a shortage and causes the vehicle not to be safe and unable to operate on roadways, highways and streets. there were warning light indicators on the dashboard and need a full-inspection and harness replacement before resale or auction sale.”

NHTSA complaint #11709278, filed 2026-01

“Forward Collision Obstruction light keeps popping on while driving very randomly steering sometimes doesn’t work and brakes sometimes don’t work all very random sometimes car is completely fine sometimes it’s not… it’s very scary I haven’t taken it in to be inspected yet. Headlight fail light keeps turning on and off as well”

NHTSA complaint #11495254, filed 2022-11

“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Keep Assist system activated briefly, taking control of the vehicle and the vehicle started pulling to the right lane. As a result of the failure, the contact completely lost control of the vehicle and spun out into oncoming traffic narrowly avoiding a crash. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11646235, filed 2025-03

Related service bulletins

Lane departure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202428%
2023711%
202123%
202034%
201953%
201410%
201321%

Other parts of the 2019 Kia Forte

Transmission and drivetrain
48 complaints
Engine
38 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Other or unknown
22 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology