NHTSA vehicle safety data

2009 Kia Forte Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2009 Kia Forte right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 Kia Forte.

2009 Kia Forte owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 Kia Forte, describing incidents dated February 2, 2018.

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Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11104802 · Filed June 29, 2018
NOISE WHEN TURNO ON THE IGNICIN MOTOR...NOISE IN THE TIMING CHAIN. . 3.8L

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2009 Kia Forte right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2009 Kia Forte. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Kia Forte.

Engine

ODI #11104802

Incident: February 2, 2018 · Filed: June 29, 2018

NOISE WHEN TURNO ON THE IGNICIN MOTOR...NOISE IN THE TIMING CHAIN. . 3.8L

Other Kia Forte model years

Check your 2009 Kia Forte VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Kia Forte at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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