2011 Kia Forte engine problems
The 2011 Kia Forte has 48 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 23% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
48
Engine complaints
23%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“The car had a slow ticking noise that was very faint in the front for about 20 minutes 20 minutes later the noise continue to get louder about 45 minutes later six gear was lost in the car in about an hour and a half later the engine failed and the car Came to a failure lock down procedure all…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2011 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA has 48 complaints about the 2011 Kia Forte engine — 23% 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.