Recalls ·2020 Kia Forte

2020 Kia Forte recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Kia Forte. Owners filed 76 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 15 model years of this model in the database, 2020 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints76
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine15 · 38%
Unknown or other10 · 25%
Power train9 · 22%
Electrical system3 · 8%
Forward collision avoidance3 · 8%
Air bags3 · 8%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20248
202515
202617

From owner complaints

The crankshaft position sensor keeps going bad and it make the forward collision trigger and it loses power and the dash stops working and causes the car to shut off

Electrical system · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

1st problem, catalytic converter code says it's bad, check engine light on ever since, car is only 4 years old. 2nd problem possible electrical or wiring issue. Had to replace front right headlight(2times), back brake lights both sides, rear top brake light (2 times), daytime running lights both(2 times), currently…

Power train · Mar 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The engine has failed in this vehicle just like it has in other 2.0L kia vehicles 2020-2026. The piston rings have failed and the pistons have all pitted or developed holes in them just like in the recall 25V-099/kia safety recall SC336

Engine · Sep 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

Equipment premature failure. Dashboard screen bubbling and separation. Beyond 36 months warranty but early failure 2020 vehicle with 28,000 miles

Unknown or other · Sep 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.