2011 Kia Forte service brakes, hydraulic problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2011 Kia Forte — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owned a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, a bystander went into the contact's place of employment and stated that there was a fire inside the vehicle in the parking lot. The contact became aware that his vehicle was the one on fire. No…”
filed Jul 31, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the TPMS, red brake light, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was jumping and jerking during acceleration and deceleration. After restarting the vehicle, there was…”
filed Feb 26, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from under the hood, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor in the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…”
filed Jan 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can…Campaign 23V652000 · Sep 25, 2023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Forte | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Forte | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Forte | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Forte | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Forte | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Forte | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Forte | 14 | 7% |
| 2012 Forte | 20 | 7% |
| 2010 Forte | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Kia Forte
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.