2015 Kia Forte Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 260 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

47/100

High Reported Activity — 2015 Kia Forte

The 2015 Kia Forte shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

260

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

20 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Kia Forte (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Engine

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary,…

NHTSA #20V750000

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Most Common Problems — 2015 Kia Forte

Based on 260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

129

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Air Bags

Power Train

Service Brakes

Exterior Lighting

Engine And Engine Cooling

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Kia Forte — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Kia Forte

Is the 2015 Kia Forte reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Kia Forte has 1 recall campaign and 260 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2015 Kia Forte have?

The 2015 Kia Forte has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kia Forte?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Kia Forte are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2015 Kia Forte safe to buy?

The 2015 Kia Forte has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Kia Forte should I buy?

Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Kia Forte.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.