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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3KPF24AD2KE••••••2019 Kia FORTE
That is about average for the 2019 Kia FORTE — 6 complaints per build across 25 builds.
7on this build
143on the model
25builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 4Engine 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineSep 2025
Motor started ticking....then just stopped running...motor blew up..checked the oil and it had metal flaking in it
Electrical SystemJan 2023
It has been a reoccurring problem where the car will suddenly shut off in the middle of driving. I have already taken it to Kia 4 times and the problem has not been fixed. There is a creaking noise and when I specifically turn left, it will trigger the oil light and it will…
Power TrainOct 2022
Hesitates to start. Spudders when in drive “D”. Must drive in “S” sport to stop the spuddering
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2020
There is/was a flimsy plastic "shield" covering the undercarriage of this car beneath the passenger compartment. Calling it a shield is a stretch considering how flimsy it is. I don't know what it is called and apparently no one at kia usa or their dealerships does either. I…
Power TrainApr 2021
My car is a 2019. Pretty much brand new car. I got a voluntary emissions recall notice in the mail in December 2020. The notice said something about a computer software update but I wasn't have any problems with my car at that time and I've been working non stop on the front…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3KPF24AD2KE027031 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.