2019 Kia Forte engine problems
The 2019 Kia Forte has 38 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
38
Engine complaints
18%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“October 2, 2025 @ approximately 7:30a. I was heading east on I-10 on my way to work when I seen white smoke coming from under my car. I pulled over, noticed it was on fire. There was a man passing by who seen me & was nice enough to stop & put the fire out. The firefighter then stated my oil pan…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2019 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 2019 Kia Forte engine — 18% 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.