2017 Kia Forte engine problems
144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Kia Forte — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle exhibits a chronic, systemic electrical failure characterized by the intermittent loss of critical lighting systems, including turn signals and brake lights. This failur5e has persisted over several years and thousands of miles, independent of battery replacements or specific usage…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 KIA Forte. The contact stated while operating the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was misfiring, severely shaking and was losing motive power suddenly while operating on multiple constantly for about 3 weeks, and state she noticed a check engine warning light…”
filed May 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and…Campaign 21V260000 · Apr 13, 2021
Related service bulletins
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2106 FLIGHT 501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2017-2018…
PI2106_OWNR_501 · Other · issued Apr 1, 2026PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2106) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2017-2018 MY Kia…
PI2106_OWNR_401 · Other · issued Aug 5, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar…
TSB_ENG222_R8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 3, 2025
Engine problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 7 | 29% |
| 2023 Forte | 9 | 16% |
| 2022 Forte | 4 | 16% |
| 2021 Forte | 22 | 33% |
| 2020 Forte | 15 | 21% |
| 2019 Forte | 35 | 24% |
| 2018 Forte | 57 | 43% |
| 2016 Forte | 64 | 48% |
| 2015 Forte | 156 | 60% |
| 2014 Forte | 213 | 49% |
| 2013 Forte | 107 | 55% |
| 2012 Forte | 160 | 55% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.