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KNAFU4A25A5••••••2010 Kia FORTE KOUP
This build draws 7.0× more complaints than the average 2010 Kia FORTE KOUP build (10 vs 1).
10on this build
10on the model
7builds in total
3involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 3Service Brakes 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OthercrashJul 2015
I was pulling out of a parking spot vertically when I needed to give the car some gas rather than just lift foot off brake to get out of spot. The car delayed--would not accelerate. I tried again and it shot out rapidly uncontrollably out of the spot, side swiping the car next…
Air BagscrashJan 2015
I was sitting at a stop sign waiting to make a left hand turn when an SUV heading north made a left hand turn onto the street I was on in front of another SUV, the SUV making the left turn was broadsided by the other SUV and then thrown into the front of my car, my car was then…
EngineMar 2023
Engine knocks really bad
Service BrakesMay 2022
The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving and while at a complete stop, she noticed an abnormal burning odor. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the third brake light…
SteeringAug 2016
The contact owns a 2010 kia forte. While pulling out of the driveway, the contact heard a clicking noise emerging from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering coupler needed replacement. The failure occurred…
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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 KNAFU4A25A5290436 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.