Model Year Problem Record

Kia Forte 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Kia Forte: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

154Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

68Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine48

Brakes29

Vehicle Speed Control10

Lighting8

Vehicle Structure8

Seat Belts6

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6

Steering5

Fuel and Propulsion System4

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V363000.

Brakes29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V652000.

Power Train18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V070000.

Electrical System16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V070000Reported February 5, 2016 - 10,240 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 10,240 vehicles across all affected models.

18V363000Reported June 1, 2018 - 507,587 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 507,587 vehicles across all affected models.

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ23002Opened November 17, 2023 - Open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP22003Opened September 12, 2022 - Closed December 12, 2023

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.