2023 Kia Forte Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2023 Kia Forte, 14% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“Recently I purchased a 2023 Kia Forte on 11/09/2024 with only 53,848 miles on the odometer. Within a month the car has lost total power four times. The Advanced Driver Assistance Systems keeps faulting and kicks in taking drive control of the vehicle making it challenging to control. The current miles on the vehicle is 58,281. When I called in to have the vehicle serviced through a Kia dealership, they indicated the earliest date to bring it in is on 01/23/24, I am on the schedule for 7 am. …”
NHTSA complaint #11634724, filed 2025-01“I am reporting a serious and ongoing safety issue involving my 2023 Kia Forte GT. The vehicle has experienced persistent mechanical problems, including a check engine light and multiple diagnostic trouble codes, including P0420 (catalyst system efficiency below threshold – Bank 1), P0300 (random/multiple cylinder misfire), P0304 (cylinder 4 misfire), and P0301 (cylinder 1 misfire). These codes have appeared as stored, pending, and permanent, indicating ongoing and unresolved engine and emissions system issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11727865, filed 2026-03“Never been in a accident on my second engine and had the transmission replaced now I have oil in my coolant and my screen stoped working but think it’s grime be dealership be I took it some ware and there found wires that was cut”
NHTSA complaint #11526440, filed 2023-06“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal knocking sounds. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle later lost motive power while driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11752655, filed 2026-07, 49,000 miles“The check engine light turned on when starting the car. The car was shaking and running rough. The car was towed to the dealership and cylinder misfire was detected. Since the car is less than a year old and around 6000 miles, this needs to be addressed by the company. This accident happening while the car was on the road could have caused serious injuries and concerns.”
NHTSA complaint #11582803, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 11036452Aug 5, 2026TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MISFIRE CONCERN DUE TO OVERRUNNING ALTERNATOR DECOUPLER - This bulletin provides information to address unresolved misfire events on some 2020–2024MY…
- 11017109Apr 3, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
- 11014912Feb 28, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 31% |
| 2023 | 9 | 14% |
| 2022 | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 | 22 | 32% |
| 2020 | 20 | 26% |
| 2019 | 38 | 25% |
| 2018 | 57 | 42% |
| 2017 | 145 | 48% |
| 2016 | 66 | 49% |
| 2015 | 158 | 61% |
| 2014 | 216 | 49% |
| 2013 | 107 | 55% |
| 2012 | 161 | 55% |
| 2011 | 45 | 29% |
| 2010 | 74 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2023 Kia Forte
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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