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 (48.5% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 63 · 48.5% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 20 · 15.4% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 16 · 12.3% | not available | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 · 10.8% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 13 · 10% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 · 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 130 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 21V622000 · 2021 · reported 08/09/2021
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“Was driving and car lost power and shut off while in traffic car would not restart”NHTSA complaint 11531960 — filed 07/13/2023 · ENGINE
“Wednesday night I departed work, I was in the 4th lane of the 10Fwy when my car shut down. All dashboard lights came on. I…”NHTSA complaint 11530057 — filed 07/03/2023 · ENGINE
“I have a 2016 KIA Forte that I bought 6 months ago. I'm a subsequent owner. The dealership where we brought it from told me…”NHTSA complaint 11529029 — filed 06/26/2023 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 63 of 130 NHTSA complaints (48.5%), followed by electrical system (20), power train (16), unspecified/other issues (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 13 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 21V622000. 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.
