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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3KPFK4A72HE••••••2017 Kia FORTE
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2017 Kia FORTE build (10 vs 6).
10on this build
297on the model
49builds in total
2involved a crash
5injuries
Most reportedEngine 5Air Bags 2Latches/locks/linkages 2Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2021
Air bags did not deploy in vehicle crash at above 30 mph
EngineJul 2026
There was a rod failure in the engine. The vehicle is currently at the repair facility. This rod failure caused the vehicle to die while traveling down the road, so it was a safety risk. The rod failure was diagnosed by a certified mechanic. There were no warning lamps,…
Latches/locks/linkagesJun 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the trunk release failed to open the trunk as designed. The contact was able to use the key fob to open the trunk. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:…
Power TrainMar 2020
Had this car from the end of 2017. After one year there was a recall done on it for the spark plugs and coil. Not even 7 months after get it done the next set they add in the car almost bottom out on me with my child in the car and someone almost ran in the back of me. They fix…
Air BagscrashMar 2018
The contact owns a 2017 kia forte. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to a collision shop. It was not…
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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 3KPFK4A72HE063286 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.