2020 Kia Forte engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 23 complaints for the 2020 Kia Forte, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 22% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While driving I heard a pop then the lights on my dash lit up my car came to a stop i.e cut off tried to start back up the engine caught fire burned the whole front end off total loss
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,892.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Kia Forte
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints