2017 Kia Forte engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2017 Kia Forte — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a scanner determined that there was a failure with the crankshaft. The…”
filed Sep 16, 2025
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power with an abnormal ratting sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle into a parking lot and then had the vehicle towed to the residence. The…”
filed May 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and…Campaign 21V260000 · Apr 13, 2021
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 Forte | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 Forte | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 Forte | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 Forte | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Forte | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Forte | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 Forte | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 Forte | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 Forte | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 Forte | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.