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2015 Kia Forte recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2015 Kia Forte, newest first.

1 recall on record for the 2015 Kia Forte. The most recent was on Dec. 2, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 260 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: engine (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Kia or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

260 complaints about the 2015 Kia Forte were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 16 mention a crash, 20 a fire, 11 injuries.

Engine158recall on record
Unknown Or Other31
Electrical System29
Air Bags23
Power Train17
Service Brakes15

The car is jerking while driving. It's caused the car to overheat. It's hard to start up and usually stalls out. It has stalled out while driving almost causing a accident. The engine light came on. I took it for a…
June 15, 2026 · Engine

Car goes into limp mode or cuts power when trying to accelerate. Refuses to shift or will shift down and revs highers rpms then necessary, especially at any incline. Started around 70k miles and got worse when brought…
Feb. 7, 2026 · Electrical System

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

2 on record

Loss of Motive Power DP22003 · opened Sept. 12, 2022 · closed Dec. 12, 2023
Engine Fires EA21003 · opened Dec. 22, 2021 · closed Feb. 5, 2024

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2015 Kia Forte recalls

Dec. 2, 2020Kia Forte, Forte Koup, Optima Hybrid and others: Engine Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012…