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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3KPFK4A75JE••••••2018 Kia FORTE
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2018 Kia FORTE build (14 vs 5).
14on this build
132on the model
26builds in total
3involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 4Air Bags 4Seat Belts 2Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2024
I got into a car accident and my air bags never deployed and the seat beat didn’t lock so I cause me to get jerked and my head hit the side door and I messed up my left shoulder and arm in the process of holding myself from hitting the steering wheel and my breaks didn’t stop…
SteeringcrashApr 2018
I was entering an onramp at about 15mph; a car yielded in front of me. I hit my brakes and yet slid into the rear of the front car. I did not stop, even with brakes applied, and slid in to the front acre. No airbags deployed and my kia was totaled and undrivable
EngineFeb 2024
While driving my car it just dies. I put a new battery in it I've checked the alternator I've done all of those things and I have no check engine light nothing no kind of warning or anything. I know there is a recall for this happening but my VIN number is not showing that I…
Unknown Or OtherDec 2022
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? After driving for about 10 minutes, the car would stall when slowing to a full stop, slowing to make a turn, or driving below 40mph. How was your safety or the safety of others put…
Electrical SystemNov 2022
I initially submitted a complaint on Nov 6 with my 2018 kia about engine failure /possibly, my car was towed to Darcars kia Urbana pike in frederick md, I had just made an appointment with them b4 my car broke down to get the trunk & air bag recalls taken care of 11/09 my car…
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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 3KPFK4A75JE253329 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.