2021 Kia Forte engine problems
The 2021 Kia Forte has 22 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 23% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
22
Engine complaints
23%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Was currently stuck in slow walking traffic and once traffic began to progress the car overheated engine notice appeared. Pulled into a parking lot as soon as car was parked the vehicle turned off. This happened during the night and was an extremely traumatic experience! Car does have a diagnosis…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2021 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2021 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.