2011 Kia Forte Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Kia Forte, 12% of its 153 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 56,220. A related recall (16V070000) covers a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly assembled.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 18
- 12% of 153
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,220 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of acceleration or power while driving at highway or city speeds, sometimes with the check engine light on.
- Vehicle refuses to shift into gear or reverse after coming to a stop, often requiring a tow to the dealer.
- Transmission jerks, slips, or shifts roughly, in some cases followed by a full transmission replacement.
- Car stalls unexpectedly at low speed or at red lights, with reports of a brief loss of power steering.
- Owners report unintended acceleration that did not respond to braking in at least one case involving a crash.
- Some owners describe the failure recurring even after a dealer transmission replacement or software relearn.
When 2011 Kia Forte transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 23, 2011, latest Oct 18, 2024.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Kia Forte
- NHTSA 16V070000Feb 5, 2016Transmission & Powertrain10,240 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Risk: If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission cooler hose, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC129.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Forte model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Kia Forte have?
- NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Forte, which is 12% of all 153 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2011 Kia Forte?
- Yes. Recall 16V070000, reported February 5, 2016, covers a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly assembled; dealers replace the hose free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2011 Forte transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 56,220 miles.
- Did any 2011 Forte transmission complaints involve crashes?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and no fires or injuries among the 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year.