2015 Kia Forte service brakes problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2015 Kia Forte — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving today and upon braking trying to come to a four way stop, the brake pedal went to the floor with no stopping. My vehicle went through the 4 way stop endangering me and my passengers. The piston blew out where all fluid leaked over the place. This is dangerous.”
filed Sep 25, 2025
“Going down an incline the brakes can go to the floor. Usually if the pavement is a little bumpy. It’s like you loose all braking.”
filed Jul 31, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238 Flight #501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace brake…
SC238_OWNR_501 · Service Campaign · issued Jul 18, 2026VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SALT-STATE: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia conducting Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace brake…
SC238_OWNR_401 · Service Campaign · issued Mar 18, 2025
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% |
| 2014 Forte | 26 | 6% |
| 2013 Forte | 24 | 12% |
| 2012 Forte | 30 | 10% |
| 2011 Forte | 11 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.