2020 Kia Forte 5Kia Forte 5 2020

Complaint Information: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 2021225 [Canada]: Engine
    Issue: on certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: this only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 l nu mpi engine. Safety risk: a sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. The dealer will also install a piston-ring noise sensing system (pnss) software update, to alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • TSB_ELE303_R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: avn 5.0 wide non-responsive radio icon (am, fm, sxm) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
  • TSB_CHA121 - SUSPENSION: Technical service bulletin: front strut bearing & spring pad replacement - this bulletin provides information to replace the front strut bearing and upper spring pad on both front (lh and rh) strut assemblies on certain 2019-2024my forte (b
  • TSB_BOD212_R1 - STRUCTURE: Technical service bulletin: partial seat track replacement for inoperative front seat - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
  • CS2305_TSB_R4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: anti-theft s/w logic upgrade & decal installation (cs2305) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black
  • TSB_CLI053_R1 - VISIBILITY: Technical service bulletin: hvac blower motor connector replacement - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin pr
  • TSB_ELE303 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: avn 5.0 wide non-responsive radio icon (am, fm, sxm) - this bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th generation avn wide on certain 2020-2023my kia vehicles to remedy a 'non-responsive'
  • TSB_ELE209_R4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: service reminder setting reset procedure - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin pr
  • TSB_CLI053 - VISIBILITY: Technical service bulletin: hvac blower motor connector replacement - this bulletin provides information to replace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) blower motor connector on some 2019-2023my forte (bdm) vehicles produc
  • CS2305C_OWNR2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer satisfaction campaign: owner re-notification - this document is the owner re-notification advising that kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition s
  • CS2310_TSB_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: kia genuine remote start control module upgrade for anti-theft logic compatibility (cs2310) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this
  • CS2305_TSB_R3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: anti-theft s/w logic upgrade & decal installation (cs2305) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a blac
  • CS2310_TSB - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin customer satisfaction: kia genuine remote start control module upgrade for anti-theft logic compatibility (cs2310) - this bulletin provides information to update the software logic in the kia genuine remote start
  • TSB_TRA102_R1 - POWER TRAIN: Technical service bulletin: ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to update the transmission control module (tcm) software logic and, if necessary, replace the intelligent variable tran
  • TSB_ENG243 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: loose crankshaft pulley partial repair - this bulletin provides information regarding a loose crankshaft pulley condition on certain 2020-2023my forte (bdm) vehicles equipped with a 1.6l t-gdi and 6-speed manual
  • SC199_TSB_R4 - POWER TRAIN: Voluntary emissions service campaign: ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement (sc199) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in th
  • TSB_BOD314 - STRUCTURE: Technical service bulletin: overhead console sunglass door-latch repair - this bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023my model vehicles listed in the table below,
  • CS2305_TSB_R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction anti-theft s/w logic upgrade & decal installation (cs2305) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black
  • CS2305_TSB_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: anti-theft s/w logic upgrade & decal installation (cs2305) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black
  • PS677_R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pit stop: log file collection for avn 5.0/w and display audio 2.0 - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop contai
  • CS2305C_OWNRBDM - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Customer satisfaction campaign: owner notification - this document is the owner notification advising that kia has developed a software upgrade that can be installed on the vehicle to restrict the operation of the vehicle's ignition system
  • CS2305_TSB - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: anti-theft s/w logic upgrade & decal installation (cs2305) - this bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the integrated body control unit (ibu) or body control mod
  • TSB_FUE056 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Technical service bulletin: installation of secondary fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) - this bulletin supersedes tsb fue052. Follow the updated information in this bulletin for the noted concern on the applicable vehicle. This bulletin pr
  • TSB_FUE052_CLSD - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Technical service bulletin closed: fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) modification - fue052 superseded by fue056
  • TSB_TRA046_R3 - POWER TRAIN: Technical service bulletin: transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each kia model. A flush is required only when a transmis
  • TSB_CLI048_R1 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: partial repair: compressor field coil assembly inspection and replacement - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in
  • TSB_ENG219_R1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: maintenance reminder feature - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides inform
  • SC199_TSB_R3 - POWER TRAIN: Voluntary emissions service campaign: ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement (sc199) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in th
  • TSB_ELE209_R3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: service reminder setting reset procedure - this bulletin provides the procedure to turn off the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. The
  • SC199_TSB_R2 - POWER TRAIN: Voluntary emissions service campaign: ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement (sc199) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in th
  • TSB_TRA102 - POWER TRAIN: Technical service bulletin: ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to update the transmission control module (tcm) software logic and, if necessary, replace the intelligent variable tran
  • PS613_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pitstop: instrument cluster replacement and mileage setting with kds - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop pro
  • TSB_ENG222_R6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
  • PS576_R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pitstop: battery dealer (shipping)/customer mode switch - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop provides informa
  • TSB_ENG222_R5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
  • TSB_ENG222_R4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
  • TSB_ELE231_R3 - LANE DEPARTURE: Technical service bulletin: front view camera replacement for dtc C160449 & C160649 - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T
  • SC199_TSB_R1 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE: Voluntary emissions service campaign: ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement (sc199) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in th
  • TSB_CHA111 - STEERING: Technical service bulletin: replacement of mobis c-mdps small bearing - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the column motor driven power steering (c-mdps) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibi
  • TSB_CHA084_R8 - STEERING: Technical service bulletin: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu, worm gear and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar
  • TSB_BOD055_R1 - STRUCTURE: Technical service bulletin: information for headlamp condensation and moisture - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
  • TSB_ENG222_R3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
  • TSB_TRA083_R1 - POWER TRAIN: Technical service bulletin: 7-speed dct judder inspection and dual clutch assembly replacement - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar
  • TSB_ELE231_R2 - LANE DEPARTURE: Technical service bulletin: front view camera replacement for dtc C160449 & C160649 - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T
  • PS704 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: Pitstop: front radar sensor mounting inspection (ps704) - this pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014my and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light on related to radar sensor alignment errors in
  • SC199_OWNR_BD_2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Sc199 - owner letter - forte: second notification to forte vehicle owners advising them of a voluntary emissions service campaign to improve the transmission control module (tcm) logic and, if necessary, replace the intelligent variable tra
  • PS677_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pit stop: log file collection for avn 5.0/w and display audio 2.0 - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop contai
  • TSB_ELE231_R1 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: Technical service bulletin: front view camera replacement for dtc C160449 & C160649 - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T
  • TSB_FUE052 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Technical service bulletin: fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) modification - this bulletin provides information on the modification of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) on some 2019-2021my forte (bdm) vehicles produced from july 9, 2018
  • TSB_ELE209_R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: service reminder setting reset procedure - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin pr
  • TSB_CHA084_R7 - STEERING: Technical service bulletin: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu, worm gear and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar
  • PS576_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pitstop: battery dealer / customer mode switch - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop provides information rega
  • TSB_ELE209_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: service reminder setting reset procedure - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin p
  • PS677 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pitstop: log file collection for avn 5.0/w & display audio 2.0 - this pitstop contains information regarding the log file collection procedure for 2020my~ models equipped with avn 5.0/w or display audio 2.0 head units.
  • TSB_ENG213_R1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc20). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar
  • TSB_TRA083 - EQUIPMENT: Technical service bulletin: 7-speed dct judder inspection and dual clutch assembly replacement - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace dual clutch assembly and upgrade the tcu on some 2016-2020my kia vehicles listed on the table
  • SC199_TSB - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Sc199_tsb: voluntary emmissions service campaign - ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement (sc199) - (this bulletin was previously referred as 'sa424' or 'ele 200'.) this bulletin provides the procedure to update the transmi
  • SC199_STCKR - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Sc199_stckr - completion sticker
  • SC199_POC - POWER TRAIN: Sc199_poc - proof of completion card
  • SC199_OWNR_BD - EQUIPMENT: Sc199 - owner letter - forte: notification to forte vehicle owners advising them of a voluntary emissions service campaign to improve the transmission control module (tcm) logic and, if necessary, replace the intelligent variable transmissi
  • SC199_QA - EQUIPMENT: Sc199 - questions and answers: frequently asked questions regarding the voluntary emissions service campaign to improve the transmission control module (tcm) logic and, if necessary, replace the intelligent variable transmission (ivt) on
  • SC199_DPSM - ENGINE (PWS): Sc199 - dealer parts and service manager notice: notification to dealer parts and service managers advising them of a voluntary emissions service campaign to improve the transmission control module (tcm) logic and, if necessary, replace the
  • SC199_DP - POWER TRAIN: Sc199 - dealer principal notice: notification to dealer principals advising them of a voluntary emissions service campaign to improve the transmission control module (tcm) logic and, if necessary, replace the intelligent variable transmissi
  • TSB_ELE200_CLSD - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Tsb_ele200_closed: technical service bulletin superseded by sc199_tsb
  • TSB_CHA084_R6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu, worm gear and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba
  • TSB_CHA084_R5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu, worm gear and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b
  • PS663 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pitstop: mfc, concerns for disabled operation - this pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of multi-function camera (mfc) on some kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside e
  • PS299_R4 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: Pitstop: correct procedure for raising windshield wipers - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. When servicing windshield wi
  • TSB_ELE209 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: service reminder setting reset procedure - this bulletin provides the procedure to turn off the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster.
  • PS675 - EQUIPMENT: Pitstop - brake caliper leak inspection - this pitstop provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
  • TSB_FUE047 - ENGINE (PWS): Technical service bulletin nu 2.0l mpi mil on dtc P010100 and/or P010600 and/or P006800 logic improvement - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the engine control module (ecm) software and clean the electronic throt
  • TSB_ELE200_R3 - EQUIPMENT: Technical service bulletin: service action: ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement (sa424) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar
  • TSB_ENG219 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: maintenance reminder feature - this bulletin provides information on setting the "service interval reminder" feature available on most kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i
  • TSB_ENG217 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: maintenance reminder feature
  • TSB_ELE200_R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: service action: ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement (sa424) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the transmission c
  • TSB_ELE200_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: service action: ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement (sa424) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the transmission c
  • TSB_ELE200 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: service action: ivt software logic improvement and/or ivt replacement (sa424) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the transmission control module (tcm) logic and if necessary, replace the intelligen
  • TSB_CLI048 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Technical service bulletin: - partial repair; compressor field coil assembly inspection and replacement - this bulletin provides information regarding a/c compressor field coil assembly inspection and replacement on some 2017-2020 forte (yd
  • TSB_TRA046_R1 - POWER TRAIN: Technical service bulletin: - transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ
  • TSB_FUE045 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: service action: gamma 1.6l-t gdi ulev mil on dtc P0128 and/or dtc P0300~304 judgement logic improvement (sa419) - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the engine control unit (ecu) on som
  • TSB_ENG213 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc20) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of cer
  • TSBCHA084_R4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Technical service bulletin: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the motor d
  • TSBCHA084_R3 - STEERING: Technical service bulletin tsb084_r3: partial repair of c-mdps motor, ecu and/or steering column housing - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t
  • PS625 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: Pitstop: distinguishing adas system components - this pitstop provides information regarding the advanced driver assistance system (adas) on 2019-2020my forte vehicles, which come with forward collision avoidance (fca) as standard equipment
  • PS613 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Pitstop: instrument cluster replacement, mileage setting with kds - this publication provides the kds service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.

OBD-II Error Codes

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

  • C1604 [3] C1604
  • C1606 [3] C1606
  • P0068 [1] MAP/MAF - Throttle Position Correlation
  • P0101 [1] Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit Range/Performance Problem
  • P0106 [1] Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem
  • P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
  • P0128 [1] Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20210702

The break system fail while the vehicle motion, the brake pedal just go all the way down and can stop the car until release and try again, i follow the step owner's manual for a visual inspection for any leaking fluid on the floor, no brake pads sound alarm, no check engine light or any other warning light, the car has inspected by authorized dealership technicians to perform service/repair on june 04 2020, they diagnostic say air pockets in the brake system, but the car continues with the same issue. I put my family on risk on a car accident i don't think the car is safe

NoNoN NoneNone20210510

Water leaking into trunk causing malfunction to security alarm system auto trunk release and trunk lid open symbol trunk malfunction warnig symbols and alarm stayed on could not here any saftey alarms water in trunk damaged sensor could not lock or unlock trunk remotly could not here alarm on blind spot warning could not read any readings like speed, tire pressurer could not here seat belt lock chime

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone20201214

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 kia forte. The contact stated that while attempting to get out of the garage, the contact placed the vehicle in park and removed themselves to the vehicle in order to open their garage door when the vehicle began to reverse hitting the contact and the garage door. The contact received injuries to their left shoulder, face, elbow, left knee, right leg, and right foot. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle had not been towed. The contact was able to get into the vehicle and turn on the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (merchant logo spitzer kia cleveland service center 3414 brookpark rd, cleveland, oh 44134; (216) 259-7080) who were unable to duplicate the failure and referred them to speak to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 2,553. *dt*dt*jb*dt consumer case number [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6).”

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone20201213

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 kia forte. The contact stated that while attempting to get out of the garage, the contact placed the vehicle in park and removed themselves to the vehicle in order to open their garage door when the vehicle began to reverse hitting the contact and the garage door. The contact received injuries to their left shoulder, face, elbow, left knee, right leg, and right foot. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle had not been towed. The contact was able to get into the vehicle and turn on the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (merchant logo spitzer kia cleveland service center 3414 brookpark rd, cleveland, oh 44134; (216) 259-7080) who were unable to duplicate the failure and referred them to speak to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the matter. The approximate failure mileage was 2,553. *dt*dt*jb*dt

NoNoN NoneNone20201114

When fueling gas, once the pump clicks and stops producing fuel as the car is full, gas gushes out of the tank and onto the side of the car from the opening. The vehicle was stationary, turned off. This does not happen every time, but i would say about 2 out of 5 times fueling. It does this at all different gas stations, there is no specific pump that it does it at.

NoNoN NoneNone20201113

When fueling gas, once the pump clicks and stops producing fuel as the car is full, gas gushes out of the tank and onto the side of the car from the opening. The vehicle was stationary, turned off. This does not happen every time, but i would say about 2 out of 5 times fueling. It does this at all different gas stations, there is no specific pump that it does it at.

NoNoN NoneNone20201106

When backing up the steering, key, and wheel all lock. I was backing up so i was already going very slow. When pressing on the brake the car slows down but still moves very slow until it cant move anymore. I try to jiggle out the key and put the car in lock but i just jiggle everything until something unlocks. It has happened 3 times since i got the car in march 2020.

NoNoN NoneNone20201105

When backing up the steering, key, and wheel all lock. I was backing up so i was already going very slow. When pressing on the brake the car slows down but still moves very slow until it cant move anymore. I try to jiggle out the key and put the car in lock but i just jiggle everything until something unlocks. It has happened 3 times since i got the car in march 2020.

NoNoN NoneNone20200901

On september 1st, 2020, i was at a stop and needed to go northbound on a busy intersection. I saw the opportunity to go so i stepped on the gas but my vehicle would barely accelerate which put me in harms way of oncoming traffic. For a moment there i thought i was going to get t-boned. This issue needs to get resolved as soon as possible!

NoNoN NoneNone20200831

On september 1st, 2020, i was at a stop and needed to go northbound on a busy intersection. I saw the opportunity to go so i stepped on the gas but my vehicle would barely accelerate which put me in harms way of oncoming traffic. For a moment there i thought i was going to get t-boned. This issue needs to get resolved as soon as possible!

CrashNoY NoneNone20200814

My 18 year old daughter was the driver. The car was parked on a residential street, facing the direction she wanted to go. The street went downhill in front of her. She started the car. When she began to drive, the steering felt very stiff, she could barely steer. She started driving anyway. Then the brakes did not work. In fact, she said that pressing the brake seemed to make the car go faster (or this could have just been the effect of the hill). So she accelerated down a substantial hill with no braking power. At the bottom of the street (approx. 1/4 mile) is a t-intersection. She crossed the street, the car went up onto the curb opposite, proceeded through some bushes, knocked down a fence as it went between a tree and a brick wall, ran into a bird bath, and then came to a stop in someone's yard. Fortunately the car stopped before it got to the house itself. Damage included: both bumpers, both driver-side tires/wheels/hubcaps, and extensive damage underneath including transmission.Driver and passenger were (amazingly) not injured.

CrashNoY NoneNone20200813

My 18 year old daughter was the driver. The car was parked on a residential street, facing the direction she wanted to go. The street went downhill in front of her. She started the car. When she began to drive, the steering felt very stiff, she could barely steer. She started driving anyway. Then the brakes did not work. In fact, she said that pressing the brake seemed to make the car go faster (or this could have just been the effect of the hill). So she accelerated down a substantial hill with no braking power. At the bottom of the street (approx. 1/4 mile) is a t-intersection. She crossed the street, the car went up onto the curb opposite, proceeded through some bushes, knocked down a fence as it went between a tree and a brick wall, ran into a bird bath, and then came to a stop in someone's yard. Fortunately the car stopped before it got to the house itself. Damage included: both bumpers, both driver-side tires/wheels/hubcaps, and extensive damage underneath including transmission.Driver and passenger were (amazingly) not injured.

NoNoN NoneNone20200731

When fueling after pump auto shut off gas will spill out, causing a gass spill. Dealership has stated there is no fix. Rear driver side window will not lower with switch. Dealership is well aware but states there are no fixes. Also coolant light came on over the dash and the coolant was low with less than 9k miles. Car is less than 1 year old and has less than 10k miles.

NoNoN NoneNone20200730

When fueling after pump auto shut off gas will spill out, causing a gass spill. Dealership has stated there is no fix. Rear driver side window will not lower with switch. Dealership is well aware but states there are no fixes. Also coolant light came on over the dash and the coolant was low with less than 9k miles. Car is less than 1 year old and has less than 10k miles.

NoNoN NoneNone20200410

I purchased the 2020 kia forte last april 2020. The trunk latch would not open trunk, reported, serviced it still presented tight leverage function during stable park position. The computer scrambled the 1st or 2nd week of owning it during my early morning highway travel the computer scrambled more than once. I contacted kia- thier response was not helpful to the new car malfunction. It happened more than once. The lane departure did not work at diferent periods in time; within the year i reported to kia. The windshield cracked during first frost. Kia claimed rock chip. I had just serviced cabin filter area, kia relentlessly assumed rock chip, i believe defected glass. The first frost it cracked 2nd frost within 2week time or less split crack across windshield. The gas and milage were not stablly operating was out of sync during highway travels. I now for the last week noticed a noise in my car engine when in park turning it off. I am unhappy with my purchase and the kia dealership i purchased it from. I have pictures of reported dash computer malfunctions, and an unwilling dealership to assist with my vehicle. I am concerned with my safety, my passengers safety, and safety in my future drive. I put date of april 20, 2020 because it was roughly when malfunctions began to occure. The trunk latch immediately 4/10/2020 or at purchase date upon arriving home.

NoNoN NoneNone20200409

I purchased the 2020 kia forte last april 2020. The trunk latch would not open trunk, reported, serviced it still presented tight leverage function during stable park position. The computer scrambled the 1st or 2nd week of owning it during my early morning highway travel the computer scrambled more than once. I contacted kia- thier response was not helpful to the new car malfunction. It happened more than once. The lane departure did not work at diferent periods in time; within the year i reported to kia. The windshield cracked during first frost. Kia claimed rock chip. I had just serviced cabin filter area, kia relentlessly assumed rock chip, i believe defected glass. The first frost it cracked 2nd frost within 2week time or less split crack across windshield. The gas and milage were not stablly operating was out of sync during highway travels. I now for the last week noticed a noise in my car engine when in park turning it off. I am unhappy with my purchase and the kia dealership i purchased it from. I have pictures of reported dash computer malfunctions, and an unwilling dealership to assist with my vehicle. I am concerned with my safety, my passengers safety, and safety in my future drive. I put date of april 20, 2020 because it was roughly when malfunctions began to occure. The trunk latch immediately 4/10/2020 or at purchase date upon arriving home.

CrashNoY 3 InjuredNone20200313

I was turning left through a green light onto a city road when a car coming from the left side ran a red light going 50 miles an hour in a 35 miles an hour road, crashing into the side of my car. It hit the front drivers side tire and door, but was hit so hard that my car moved forward about 8 - 10 feet. My car is suppose to have sensor directly where the other person car hit mine but none of the air bags went off. Even though this car is suppose to have side airbags for those types of collisions.

CrashNoY 3 InjuredNone20200312

I was turning left through a green light onto a city road when a car coming from the left side ran a red light going 50 miles an hour in a 35 miles an hour road, crashing into the side of my car. It hit the front drivers side tire and door, but was hit so hard that my car moved forward about 8 - 10 feet. My car is suppose to have sensor directly where the other person car hit mine but none of the air bags went off. Even though this car is suppose to have side airbags for those types of collisions.

NoNoN NoneNone20200303

While vehicle is in motion on a city street, several warning lights popped up on the dashboard: electronic pwr steering, electronic stability indicator, tpms tire pressure, malfunction indicator lamp, autonomus emergency brake, adaptive front lighting , and low tire pressure warning lights. At the same time that all those lights turned on (while in motion) the odometer and speedometer needle stopped registering speed and dropped to zero on both gauges along with the temperature gauge as well. I proceeded to put the hazard lights on and pull over safely. Once stationary i placed the car in park, then the gear shift locked up and would not unlock. After about 20 minutes of being stationary on the side of the road, i was able to engage the gear shift, place it in drive and proceed down the road. While the vehicle was in motion the warning lights proceeded to stay on and the speedometer/odometer were not registering speed throughout the remainder of my trip.

NoNoN NoneNone20200302

While vehicle is in motion on a city street, several warning lights popped up on the dashboard: electronic pwr steering, electronic stability indicator, tpms tire pressure, malfunction indicator lamp, autonomus emergency brake, adaptive front lighting , and low tire pressure warning lights. At the same time that all those lights turned on (while in motion) the odometer and speedometer needle stopped registering speed and dropped to zero on both gauges along with the temperature gauge as well. I proceeded to put the hazard lights on and pull over safely. Once stationary i placed the car in park, then the gear shift locked up and would not unlock. After about 20 minutes of being stationary on the side of the road, i was able to engage the gear shift, place it in drive and proceed down the road. While the vehicle was in motion the warning lights proceeded to stay on and the speedometer/odometer were not registering speed throughout the remainder of my trip.

NoNoN NoneNone20190919

Opening trunk may cause damage to rear window as the trunk swings too fast when its opening. The trunk may detach and strike the rear windshield. Vehicle was stationary.

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