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2020 Kia Forte recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2020 Kia Forte
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component78
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 26 | 33 |
| Engine | 20 | 26 |
| Power train | 16 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 14 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 8 |
| Air bags | 5 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 4 |
| Steering | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 4 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
3 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.
Latest reports
- Engine
“During a day trip on 9/19/26 my 2020 Kia Forte (purchased new and well maintained) lost power and several of the dash board lights came on including check engine, traction/stability control, and collision alerts.”
- Engine
“My engine is failing due to excessive oil consumption despite having proof of regular oil changes and maintenance. My car has been inspected, and the dealer has stated this is due to a known manufacture defect.”
- Engine
“The engine has failed in this vehicle just like it has in other 2.0L kia vehicles 2020-2026.”
Other Kia Forte model years
- 20240 recalls26 complaints
- 20233 recalls65 complaints
- 20221 recall28 complaints
- 20212 recalls69 complaints
- 20200 recalls78 complaints
- 20192 recalls149 complaints
- 20183 recalls136 complaints
- 20173 recalls305 complaints
- 20161 recall138 complaints
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Other Kia models
- 2020 Sorento1 recall137 complaints
- 2020 Optima0 recalls153 complaints
- 2020 Soul1 recall386 complaints
- 2020 Sportage2 recalls162 complaints
- 2020 Sedona1 recall20 complaints
- 2020 Telluride7 recalls773 complaints
- 2020 Rio1 recall27 complaints
- 2020 Niro3 recalls63 complaints
- 2020 Stinger6 recalls16 complaints
- 2009 Spectra0 recalls114 complaints
- 2021 K56 recalls169 complaints
- 2022 Carnival6 recalls136 complaints
2020 Kia Forte recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2020 Kia Forte. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Kia Forte?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 78 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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