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2020 Kia Forte drivetrain & axles problems

16 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2020 Kia Forte, which is 15% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
16 15% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 kia forte. The contact stated that while attempting to get out of the garage, the contact placed the vehicle in park and removed themselves to the vehicle in order to open their garage door when the vehicle began to reverse hitting the contact and the garage door. The contact received injuries to their left shoulder, face, elbow, left knee, right leg, and right foot. Medical attention was not needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle had not been towed.

Reported at 2,553 miles, December 2020 CrashInjury

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic informed the contact that the battery needed to be replaced.

Reported at 31,000 miles, January 2022

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