We have classified the 4 complaints from 2015 Kia Forte about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia forte. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled intermittently. the vehicle was taken to o'lathe kia (130 n. fir st, o'lathe, ks) where the ignition switch was replaced; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a representative was sent to examine the vehicle. the cause of the failure was not determined. the failure mileage was 44,600.
Is they a recall on the car kia forte the vin number [xxx] on the battery terminals. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr
Engine is blown. had no prior warning. it happened at a traffic ligh on a major highway.. check engine light did not come on prior to engine blowing. temperature gauge did not register hot prior to engine blowing. check oil light did not come on and stay on prior to engine blowing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia forte. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that suddenly progressed while the vehicle was being pulled into the driveway to be parked. the vehicle was not safe to drive and was towed to the dealer (world kia joliet, 2525 w jefferson st, joliet, il 60435, (815) 725-2575). the dealer indicated that the engine was a gdi model. the manufacturer had not developed a repair solution and that there was a campaign to address the gds model types. the contact was uncertain as to why the dealer had not been able to determine a solution. the repair concerns were to be escalated but, when the contact followed up, they had not been escalated. the approximate failure mileage was 39,000. updated 08/03/17*lj the consumer stated the dealer claimed the failure was due to poor maintenence. the consumer located oil change reciepts. the dealer the replaced the engine. *js
Takata recall: my brake lights from both driver and passenger sides are always gong out. i constantly have to replace bulbs. i've even taken to a mechanic and had the entire lighting wires brand new and still have this issue.