2011 Kia Forte Brakes Problems

While driving your 2011 Kia Forte, you noticed a ticking sound and smoke coming from under the hood, along with several warning lights on your dashboard. You pulled over and found smoke coming from the HECU fuse box area. Your vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it sat for three weeks with no communication about what was found or being repaired. This issue is related to a recall (NHTSA Campaign 23V652000) affecting the hydraulic brake system. The repair will likely involve inspection and replacement of the HECU (Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit) fuse box or related brake system components.

Your brake system warning light came on along with other warning lights while driving at 45 MPH, and you noticed your car jumping and jerking during acceleration and deceleration. After restarting, the jerking continued and you felt resistance when accelerating. These problems started about a week after your car was serviced for a recall repair to the brake system. Neither an independent mechanic nor the dealer was able to diagnose or fix the issue.

Your 2011 Kia Forte experienced smoke from under the hood, a burning smell inside the cabin, and a check engine light while driving. A mechanic diagnosed a failed pollution control system and said the engine needed replacement. You were notified of a recall (23V652000) related to service brakes that mentioned a possible engine fire risk, but the dealer said the repair isn't covered under the recall and parts aren't yet available.

Your 2011 Kia Forte is subject to a recall (Campaign 23V652000) for the hydraulic brake system, but the required repair parts aren't yet available from Kia. You've noticed an abnormal burning smell coming from the wiring inside your vehicle. Your dealer was contacted but hasn't diagnosed or repaired the issue, and you feel Kia has taken too long to make the repair parts available. Resolving this will require Kia to supply the necessary brake system components and have your dealer complete the recall service once parts become available.

Your 2011 Kia Forte is subject to a safety recall (23V652000) related to the hydraulic braking system, but you've experienced significant delays in getting the repair completed. You've scheduled an appointment at the dealer, but after waiting 3 hours, you were told the required parts weren't available and their system was down. The manufacturer may need to replace or repair components in your hydraulic brake system to address the recall issue.

Your 2011 Kia Forte is under a manufacturer recall for brake issues, but the replacement parts aren't yet available. You're experiencing warning lights for the check engine, ABS, and engine malfunction, along with a burning smell coming from under the hood. The recall repair has been delayed beyond a reasonable timeframe, and the manufacturer hasn't been formally notified of your symptoms. Addressing this will likely require waiting for the recall parts to become available, then having the dealer perform the brake system repair and diagnose the burning smell.

Your 2011 Kia Forte is subject to a recall (Campaign 23V652000) for a hydraulic brake system issue, but the replacement parts needed for the repair aren't available yet. You've been waiting longer than expected for the manufacturer to make parts available, and you've confirmed with both the dealer and Kia that the parts still haven't arrived. Your brakes are currently working fine, but you'll need to have this recall service completed once the parts become available.

Your 2011 Kia Forte is subject to a safety recall (Campaign 23V652000) involving the hydraulic brake system, but the replacement part needed for the repair isn't currently available from your dealer. You haven't experienced any brake problems yet, but you're waiting for the manufacturer to make the necessary part available to complete the recall service.

Your 2011 Kia Forte is subject to a recall (Campaign 23V652000) related to the hydraulic brake system, but the necessary repair parts aren't yet available from your dealer. You haven't experienced an actual brake failure, but the manufacturer has taken longer than expected to make the parts available for this recall repair. Once parts become available, your dealer will need to service your brake hydraulic system.

Your 2011 Kia Forte is subject to a recall (Campaign 23V652000) for the hydraulic brake system, but the replacement part hasn't been made available yet despite an extended wait. You haven't experienced any brake failure so far, but the manufacturer is behind schedule on providing the necessary parts for the repair. The dealer confirmed that the required parts are not currently in stock.

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owned a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact stated that he had parked the vehicle and upon walking towards the vehicle, he noticed that the front end of the vehicle had caught on fire. The origin of the fire was unknown. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report and a police report were filed. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was totaled. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) that he related to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2011 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was a burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.