Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Kia Forte has 2 recalls, 145 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
145
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 9, 2026
18V771000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured wit...
20V459000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | While driving, the Forward Collision Warning system activated unexpectedly without any apparent haza... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, t... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | As I was driving on the turnpike the car engine literally just shut down on me! It could have caused... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | My car has cut off on me going down the road and it cut back on I have had where the car is slow at ... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | February 1st 2026, I done my oil change. My car was running fine. No check engine light was on or an... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | ENGINE | 2019 Kia with approximately 64,000 miles. Engine failed without warning. Prior to failure, vehicle h... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission was getting stuck in gear and slipping intermittently would cause the car to not accele... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | When turning on the car the check engine light comes on. Then when accelerating there is a clicking ... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine stalled while driving causing the car to turn off in traffic. The vehicle is available for i... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Car caught on fire while driving down the highway. Had engine replaced with a remanufactured engine ... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated that during start-up, the vehicle was rattling... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | the safety of others are put at risk due to system on and off due to shortage and wire triggering. ... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact was notified by her son that the third brake light wa... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at ... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | ENGINE | October 2, 2025 @ approximately 7:30a. I was heading east on I-10 on my way to work when I seen whit... |
| Sep 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My daughter was driving on the highway. She was driving at 65 mph and then the car started to jolt a... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | ENGINE | Motor started ticking....then just stopped running...motor blew up..checked the oil and it had metal... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving in Elk River, MN when my car all of a sudden stopped accelerating I then coasted into ... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Severe, early onset clear coat paint damage. |
| Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am writing to report a recurring and potentially dangerous issue with my Kia Forte. My vehicle has... |