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2022 Kia Forte Other Problems

3 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data

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Nov 2023Dec 2021
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2023

Your car's ignition system allowed you to remove the key while the vehicle was in Drive and the engine was off, which caused the car to roll. Normally, the ignition should prevent key removal when the transmission is in gear to prevent accidental rolling. This is a safety concern that should be inspected by a dealer to check the ignition lock mechanism and transmission interlock system.

NHTSA #: 11554506
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2021

Your new 2022 Kia Forte doesn't come with a spare tire, which you discovered a week after purchase. This leaves you without a backup option if you get a flat tire, especially concerning for long work commutes. You may want to purchase an aftermarket spare tire and wheel to keep in your vehicle for emergencies.

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NHTSA #: 11445494
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2021

KIA FORTE 2022 Complaints A/C isn't working KIA FORTE 2022 AC condenser we just bought a *New Black 2022 KIA FORTE FE/L on 09 Nov 2021 already having problems the AC stopped working so we took it to the KIA Dealership in Katy when it happens the parts dept. the supervisor says it has no Freon in it and it was safe to drive home and it was a Structural Design Flaw that caused the problem. So we took it to where we bought it to get it checkout they claim it was due to a HOLE IN THE CONDENSER, NOT WARRANTY RECOMMEND TO REPLACE CONDENSER Estimated PARTS, AND LABOR IS $1,351.13+ TAX. Kia dealership won't fix it unless we pay $1300 ++++ saying it's not covered under the warranty it's a brand new car parts manager in another Kia Dealership says it was caused by a Structural Design Flaw but the KIA Dealership where we bought the car says we have to pay to get it fixed. They claim a little rock or something from the road caused the damage however there is no way for a little rock to reach the AC condenser from the bottom. As you can see in the pictures the bottom is covered by a shield to prevent anything from getting in. If anything got in it's due to a Structural Design Flaw due to the opening in the bumper design where there is an opening just below where they claim the damage is. I took picture of the car before taking it to the shop and the picture they sent us looks like a different vehicle. There was no residue or anything to show it was a leak. Then they had the nerve to charge me $132.69 to get my car back the receipt says labor $50.00 Parts $90.00 what parts did they replace? It’s still broken. Then they even charged me tax on this Is this how they treat customers who have bought several cars from them I hope someone gets their act together and do what’s right and fix our car and refund me the $132.69 and fix the problem so it won’t happen again.

NHTSA #: 11442448

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