2010 Kia Forte power train problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Kia Forte — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to a dealer for several recall repairs, and repair under Manufacturer Recall Number: SC165A. After the recall repairs were performed, while driving approximately 60 MPH on the highway with the clutch engaged and the vehicle…”
filed Apr 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte with a five-speed transmission. The contact received notifications for NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V363000(Air Bags) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000(Service Brakes, Hydraulics), as well as other manufacturer recalls. The contact made an appointment at a dealer…”
filed Apr 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - 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…
TSB_TRA046_R5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2025This 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 transmission is replaced.
TSB_TRA046_R4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2024TECHNICAL 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…
TSB_TRA046_R3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 2022
Power Train problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 3 | 13% |
| 2023 Forte | 7 | 12% |
| 2022 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 Forte | 7 | 10% |
| 2020 Forte | 15 | 21% |
| 2019 Forte | 47 | 32% |
| 2018 Forte | 8 | 6% |
| 2017 Forte | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 Forte | 16 | 12% |
| 2015 Forte | 17 | 7% |
| 2014 Forte | 17 | 4% |
| 2013 Forte | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Kia Forte
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.