2012 Kia Forte stalling reports

28 NHTSA complaints describe engine stalls or shuts off, often while driving on the 2012 Kia Forte — roughly 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Stalling reports

10%

share of complaints

90,000 mi

median mileage in stalling reports (17 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine 160 Air Bags 36 Electrical System 32 Service Brakes 30 Exterior Lighting 23 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20

Stalling in other Forte years

2021 Forte	7
2020 Forte	9
2019 Forte	17
2018 Forte	27
2017 Forte	48
2016 Forte	16
2015 Forte	37
2014 Forte	33
2013 Forte	14
2011 Forte	12

Forte stalling by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2012 Kia Forte

Clunking / rattling 34 Check engine light 23 Loss of power 9 Hesitation / surging 7 Electrical failures 7 Vibration / shaking 7 Airbag warning light 7

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2012 Kia Forte report before drawing conclusions.

Stalling across all vehicles →