Model Year Problem Record

Kia Forte 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 Kia Forte: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

262Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

42Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine164

Brakes16

Fuel and Propulsion System10

Vehicle Speed Control5

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3

Tires2

Wheels2

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine164 complaints

164 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V750000.

Unknown Or Other31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

20V750000Reported December 2, 2020 - 294,756 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 294,756 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22003Opened September 12, 2022 - Closed December 12, 2023

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21003Opened December 22, 2021 - Closed February 5, 2024

Engine Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 23V877.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20141

20155

201610

20177

201815

201924

202043

202147

202236

202321

202419

202523

202611

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.