How common are engine problems on the 2011 Kia Forte?

NHTSA lists 57 engine complaints for the 2011 Forte, which is 37% of the 153 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Kia Forte engine?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine area on this model year.

At what mileage do 2011 Kia Forte engine problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 90,850 for engine-related complaints on this model year.

Do 2011 Kia Forte engine complaints involve fires or crashes?

NHTSA records 7 crashes, 7 fires, and 1 injury among the engine complaints for the 2011 Forte.

2011 Kia Forte Engine Problems

Owners filed 57 engine complaints for the 2011 Kia Forte, 37% of its 153 total complaints that year. NHTSA lists 7 crashes, 7 fires, and 1 injury tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 90,850. No related recall is listed.

Engine complaints: 57; 37% of 153
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 90,850 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or surging while braking, sometimes leading to a crash into a wall, curb, or tree.
Some describe the engine caught fire or filled the cabin with smoke, in one case after a loud bang from under the hood.
Several complaints mention the accelerator pedal failing to respond, followed by the vehicle gradually losing power and stalling.
Owners note engine or transmission code p200a related to the intake runner, with dealers unable to permanently correct the issue.
A few report the vehicle dropping speed suddenly on the highway, then jerking or stalling after a transmission repair attempt.

When 2011 Kia Forte engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 15, 2012, latest Feb 2, 2026.

57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Feb 2026; peak Aug 2020 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2011 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.

201085 (39%)
201157 (37%)
2012170 (58%)
2013111 (57%)
2014226 (51%)
2015163 (63%)
201677 (57%)
2017163 (54%)
201869 (51%)
201945 (31%)
202025 (33%)
202123 (34%)
20227 (26%)
202311 (18%)
20247 (28%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2011 Kia Forte?: NHTSA lists 57 engine complaints for the 2011 Forte, which is 37% of the 153 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Kia Forte engine?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine area on this model year.
At what mileage do 2011 Kia Forte engine problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 90,850 for engine-related complaints on this model year.
Do 2011 Kia Forte engine complaints involve fires or crashes?: NHTSA records 7 crashes, 7 fires, and 1 injury among the engine complaints for the 2011 Forte.