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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNAFX4A66F5••••••2015 Kia FORTE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2015 Kia FORTE build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
249on the model
67builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
3injuries
Most reportedEngine 6Air Bags 2Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireSep 2022
Engine Oil over pressure caused my oil filter to explode oil in to my engine compartment. Destroyed my engine as well. My car is not listed in the recall list for cars with this exact same problem
Unknown Or OthercrashAug 2021
Water leaks from under the dash covering the floor. And making the brand and acceleration peddles wet and slick. Slowing to stop at my hom and my foot slide from the brake peddle and was unable to safely slow down before impacting my husband’s truck
Air BagsFeb 2026
Plese can you fex may car
EngineMar 2024
Engine malfunctioned while driving vehicle on busy street. There were no engine lights on prior to malfunction. Oil change and routine maintenance was completed. Unknown if problem is reproduced, just word of mouth that other Kia have had problems with engines. No inspections…
EngineJan 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking with an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle started to stall, and the contact shifted to neutral and turned off and restart the vehicle.…
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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 KNAFX4A66F5345672 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.