2015 Kia Forte electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 29 complaints for the 2015 Kia Forte, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia forte. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the vehicle's ignition would sometimes shock them and smell as if there was a burning/smoking odor emitting from the starter. The contact then stated that the vehicle now fails to start intermittently. The contact stated the failures persist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,508.
Engine is blown. Had no prior warning. It happened at a traffic ligh on a major highway.. Check engine light did not come on prior to engine blowing. Temperature gauge did not register hot prior to engine blowing. Check oil light did not come on and stay on prior to engine blowing.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Kia Forte
- Engine 162 complaints
- Air bags 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints