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3KPF24AD8LE••••••2020 Kia FORTE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2020 Kia FORTE build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
75on the model
27builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 3Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashNov 2023
The antitheft software upgrade that Kia installed in my vehicle after it was stolen the first time DID NOT WORK. My car was stolen again WITH the software upgrade installed. The car was locked and parked in my apartment parking lot and the Kia Boys smashed the driver side front…
TiresMar 2026
Two sets of Kumho Solus TA 31's (195/65 R15 91T) experienced rapid tread wear issues. The problem and safety issue has been confirmed by Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg, PA, but with hassles to do so. I believe this matter actually effects consumers nationwide, which leads to…
EngineSep 2025
The lane assist malfunction and periodically jerks. Very unsafe I no longer use this feature . To keep control of the vehicle. I never got it inspected. As the lane assist was in use and it would jerk it would alert me of a lane departure . I mention this to include every known…
Service BrakesJun 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance camera activated, causing the brakes to stop the vehicle unintendedly. The Forward Collision Avoidance system activated without a vehicle or person nearby.…
EngineApr 2025
My vehicle lost 3 quarts of oil between oil changes somehow. The engine is bad now and has to be replaced. Never did a check engine light or oil pressure light come on to alert me that my car was burning oil somehow and the oil was low. At the oil change a few weeks ago the…
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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 3KPF24AD8LE151094 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.