2011 Kia Forte service brakes problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2011 Kia Forte — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“No incident yet, but I see other Kia's that have been recalled for powertrain system and air bag issues. The power train issue comes up when I get my engine light checked and the airbag light is on. Also, a constant problem is the break switch, the push button car won't start sometimes and the…”
filed Jul 30, 2023
“Brake light illuminates when car is off, I have to push up on brake pedal to turn it off. While driving it seems like the brake engages causing the car to lose power, I have to step off the gas, and reapply and sometimes it still feels like the brake is still engaged. This issue does happen at…”
filed Apr 16, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can…Campaign 23V652000 · Sep 25, 2023
Service Brakes problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 Forte | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 Forte | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Forte | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Forte | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Forte | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 Forte | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 Forte | 15 | 6% |
| 2014 Forte | 26 | 6% |
| 2013 Forte | 24 | 12% |
| 2012 Forte | 30 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.