2019 Kia Forte Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2019 Kia Forte, 1% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,900 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.
“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate while depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, the contact stated that the A/C was blowing hot air. Additionally, the front and rear passenger’s side windows were rolling down independently. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously in a crash, and the frame was overheating. The contact confirmed that the vehicle did not have a Salvage Title. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11627947, filed 2024-11, 100,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244289Oct 13, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are…
- 10240757Aug 14, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower…
- 10226554Nov 18, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR: COMPRESSOR FIELD COIL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
- 10181986Oct 6, 2020PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated…
- 10174694Apr 9, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - PARTIAL REPAIR; COMPRESSOR FIELD COIL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding A/C Compressor Field Coil…
- 10145150Sep 19, 2018PITSTOP - CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS - When servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during PDI, make sure to use the procedure outlined…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2019 Kia Forte
48 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsForward collision avoidance
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology