Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (33.5% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 74 · 33.5% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 40 · 18.1% | Recalled | Recall 18V363000 |
| Power Train | 21 · 9.5% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 19 · 8.6% | not available | — |
| Tires | 18 · 8.1% | not available | — |
| Wheels | 17 · 7.7% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 221 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V363000 · 2018 · reported 06/01/2018
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V114000 · 2013 · reported 04/01/2013
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 23V652000 · 2023 · reported 09/25/2023
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · Park outside · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“WHILE DRIVING CAR STARTED TO MAKE KNOCKING NOISES COMING FROM ENGINE. LAST WEEK THURSDAY. ( MAY 31, 2018) MILEAGE AT 65K. THEN SUDDENLY ENGINE OFF'…”NHTSA complaint 11100115 — filed 06/06/2018 · ENGINE
“TOOK MY KIA FORTE IN TO THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE. I HAVE THE OIL CHANGED REGULARLY JUST…”NHTSA complaint 11079951 — filed 03/17/2018 · ENGINE
“IVE BEEN EXPERIENCING WHAT OTHER PEOPLE ON KIA FORUMS HAS LABELED AS HARD SHIFTING SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2017. WHEN I START DRIVING THE CAR JERKS…”NHTSA complaint 11065484 — filed 01/28/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 74 of 221 NHTSA complaints (33.5%), followed by air bags (40), power train (21), electrical system (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
221 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 14 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V363000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
