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Kia Forte 2017 Engine Problems

159 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2017 Kia Forte - 52% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage159 complaints

159 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V260000Reported April 13, 2021 - 4,069 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 4,069 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Unknown Or Other49Electrical System47Lighting44Fuel and Propulsion System30Air Bags18Vehicle Speed Control18
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.