2019 Kia Forte engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 41 complaints for the 2019 Kia Forte, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 41,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 41,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
October 2, 2025 @ approximately 7:30a. I was heading east on I-10 on my way to work when I seen white smoke coming from under my car. I pulled over, noticed it was on fire. There was a man passing by who seen me & was nice enough to stop & put the fire out. The firefighter then stated my oil pan came a loose and caught fire when it hit the ground. Which caused a lot of damage including me need a new engine. The firefighter stated the pan is useless & is a safety hazard.
Problem 1, long crank hard start. Have to cycle the ignition key several times to get engine started. No PCM codes. Had to kia dealer multiple times. Cannot duplicate issue. Problem 2, instrument cluster goes blank, radio goes blank and engine stalls while driving. This is a safety concern.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Kia Forte
- Drivetrain & axles 47 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 22 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints