2018 Kia Forte problems by component
134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Kia Forte, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 57 | 43% | 67,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 16 | 12% | — |
| Electrical System → | 16 | 12% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 7% | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 6% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 5% | — |
| Structure | 7 | 5% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 5 | 4% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.