2011 Kia Forte electrical system problems
The 2011 Kia Forte has 22 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
22
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TAKATA RECALL CAR STARTING SMOKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.AFTER THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF SMOKE INCREASED FIRE INITIATED IN CAR ON THE LEFT SIDE(DRIVER SIDE) IN THE CORNER UNDERNEATH WINDSHIELD. ENTIRE CAR ENGULFED IN FLAMES.”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2011 Kia Forte electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.