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2019 Kia Forte Steering Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
6%of 150 total for the year
Median mileage
10,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Kia Forte, 6% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.

“Have only had my car for 1 year and I have to have a new steering shaft put in. I was hearing a grinding noise in the steering column. Had it checked and that is what they found. Thank god it was covered under our warrantee.”

NHTSA complaint #11355709, filed 2020-09, 14,239 miles

“About 4 weeks ago my steering wheel starting make a grinding noise I took it to my Kia dealer where they replace the clock spring. After that was replace my steering wheel is still making the noise.”

NHTSA complaint #11354836, filed 2020-09, 9,950 miles

“Car was making a grinding noise and had to take it into the dealership to get it checked. This was around 3000 miles. Took it in confirmed the grinding noise but did not note down what it was on receipt. A month later dealership took car back and gave me a rental and had specialist look at the transmission said nothing wrong with it but still has some lost of power from time to time and grinding noises..”

NHTSA complaint #11195988, filed 2019-04, 3,150 miles

“On 8/26/20 in the dealership with steering issues. Advised faulty clockspring. 9/3/20 replaced clockspring. However, advised there was an internal failure. 10/19/20 back to dealer. Entire steering column needed to be replaced. Steering column replaced, however, studs or bolts were stripped and needed to be replaced. On 1/21/21 car back in the shop with same steering issue. Local dealer is unable to repair and they have contacted Kia. Kia states this is a problem on this model and they are working on a remedy . I am concerned this is a safety issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11389231, filed 2021-01, 11,412 miles

“I took my 2019 Kia Forte LXS to a certified Kia dealership to have the mandatory anti-theft security upgrade performed (Campaign CS2312), which involves installing an ignition cylinder protector plate inside the steering column. Immediately after picking up the vehicle, multiple severe safety and electrical defects appeared. The engine is running very rough, sputters, and loses power especially going up hills, making it dangerous to drive. Additionally, the brake light main is now malfunctioning and fail to illuminate. - creating an immediate crash hazard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11771172, filed 2026-10

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202414%
20231523%
2022414%
2021913%
202034%
201996%
201854%
201793%
201654%
201542%
20146414%
2013137%
201293%
201153%
2010115%

Other parts of the 2019 Kia Forte

Transmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsForward collision avoidance
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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