2023 Kia Forte Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Kia Forte, 8% of the 66 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 2023 Kia Forte keeps automatically braking and coming to a complete stop when pulling out of a parking space. It does it in drive and in reverse. On January 4, 2024 I was pulling out of a parking spot on the road and when my front end was completely in the road the car came to a complete stop and I came very close to causing a collision with another vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11568625, filed 2024-01“While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph, my vehicle suddenly lost normal braking function. The brake pedal felt loose, and I had to press it nearly to the floor for the vehicle to slow down. Even then, stopping took significantly longer than normal. Pumping the brake pedal approximately five times temporarily restored normal braking, but the pedal became loose again afterward. Fortunately, there were no vehicles directly in front of me, allowing me to gradually slow down and exit the freeway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11772859, filed 2026-10“Good morning, I want to report extreme safety concerns about my KIA Forte GT - Line 2023.When I first came home with the car days later the car shut off in the middle of the street while driving just one house up from my house. I attempted to turn it back on and the car would not turn back on and it automatically proceeded to call roadside assistance.I immediately informed the dealership. The car often hesitates, fails to shift and turns completely off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11498196, filed 2022-12“While car was rolling in reverse, breaks got stiff and driver had to use excessive force to get car to stop. Battery warning came on when pushing hard on the breaks. Then got the car in park, reved the gas to make sure the car was on which it was. Drove it to a parking spot and the car was giving me signal shift to P. No accident occurred. Turned the car off. Car was driven home and all was fine. Vehicle was towed to Kia dealer and they kept it 5 days and could not find any codes in the system and said all was fine and released it back to us today. Told us to let them know if it happens again.”
NHTSA complaint #11767544, filed 2026-09Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 | 16 | 6% |
| 2014 | 28 | 6% |
| 2013 | 37 | 19% |
| 2012 | 52 | 18% |
| 2011 | 29 | 19% |
| 2010 | 19 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2023 Kia Forte
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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