2015 Kia Forte recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 260
Latest campaign: Dec 2, 2020

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine	1	Dec 2, 2020	20V750000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 2, 2020Latest campaign


Dec 2, 202020V750000	Engine An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V750000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. Risk An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200. Filed under Forte, Forte Koup Campaign NHTSA 20V750000 · Dec 2, 2020

Dec 2, 202020V750000

Engine

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V750000

What's wrong: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
Filed under: Forte, Forte Koup
Campaign: NHTSA 20V750000 · Dec 2, 2020

Merged from NHTSA model names: Forte, Forte Koup. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component260

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

260Complaints filed

16Involving a crash

20Involving a fire

11Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	158	61	2	16	1
Unknown or other	31	12	2	3	4
Electrical system	29	11	0	2	0
Air bags	23	9	10	0	6
Power train	17	7	1	0	0
Service brakes	16	6	2	0	3
Exterior lighting	13	5	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	10	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	5	2	2	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	4	2	0	0	0
Structure	4	2	1	0	1
Steering	4	2	1	0	0
Seat belts	3	1	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	2	1	0	0	1
Wheels	2	1	0	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Forte, Forte Koup.

Latest reports

Engine
“Vehicle has developed a severe knocking during acceleration, that stops during deceleration, and returns when in idle. I'm sure it is poison slap.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768141
Engine
“While driving my 2015 Kia Forte5 at approximately 80 mph on GA-400, I was traveling in the far-left lane when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost acceleration and engine power.”
Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763301
Engine
“Recently had oil change . Right after B oil change engine light came on, a solid yellow light car is driving rough it’s a 2015 Kia Forte. Have an appointment Monday 7/13/2026 to have dealer to do a B diagnostic.”
Filed 07/12/2026 · ODI 11749789

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2015 Kia Forte recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Kia Forte have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2015 Kia Forte. The most recent, 20V750000 (reported December 2, 2020), concerns engine. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Kia Forte?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 158 complaints out of 260 filed with NHTSA (61%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 20 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Kia Forte?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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