2010 Kia Forte problems and complaints
Owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Kia Forte. The most-reported areas: Engine (80), Air Bags (42), Power Train (23).
Key takeaways
- 232 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 21 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 14 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80 | 34% |
| Air Bags | 42 | 18% |
| Power Train | 23 | 10% |
| Tires | 23 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 9% |
| Wheels | 18 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 11 | 5% |
| Steering | 11 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Kia Forte 4-DR. w/SAB (Early release) | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2010 Kia Forte 2-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-06-29
My car wasnt getting enough power and it just died while driving it on the interstate to go home.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-04-21
My check engine light came on and I got it checked out and had a c1053 code show up. The repair shop told me I had a recall but my car is 2010 so it’s not falling within the recall year range.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-04-20
The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte with a five-speed transmission. The contact received notifications for NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V363000(Air Bags) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000(Service Brakes, Hydraulics), as well as other manufacturer recalls. The contact made an appointment at a dealer and had the vehicle ser...
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More for the 2010 Kia Forte
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.