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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3KPF24AD3LE••••••2020 Kia FORTE
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2020 Kia FORTE build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
70on the model
26builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashMay 2024
- UNKNOWN - Just my safety in a lot of different ways from both parties, that I do not feel comfortable or know exactly how to explain as of right now and/or just over an app. - No, it has not. -No, but I would wish to do so in the near future. - Yes, all the way back in 2014…
Power TrainFeb 2023
While I am driving it is hard shifting and idling high, sometimes it doesn't want to pick up speed when starting from a stop. The wheels locked up going down a off ramp. There are no warning lights or anything on the dash. I will have it checked Monday but this started out of…
Unknown Or OthercrashMay 2024
Unknown
Unknown Or OtherMay 2025
Kia is lying to a judge in Lancaster county PA and federal court by stating I did not opt out of class action when they know I opted out end of 2023. Kia also knows these cars are still being stolen and have taken no action to prevent thefts or damage to vehicles. The "upgrade"…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2023
My car was stolen right from my driveway. Kia’s have been targeted for a lack of safety security if back window is broken and they’re able to ride off using a usb port
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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 3KPF24AD3LE202551 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.