2010 Kia Forte Engine Problems
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2010 Kia Forte, 39% of all 221 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 16 Forte model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 92,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 86
- 39% of 221
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 92,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2010 Kia Forte engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 13, 2009, latest Jun 29, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Kia Forte
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Forte model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2010 Kia Forte have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about the engine in the 2010 Kia Forte, 39% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 92,000 miles.
- Which Kia Forte year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2014 Kia Forte has the most engine complaints (226), compared with 86 for the 2010.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2010 Kia Forte?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 Kia Forte is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.