2010 Kia Forte electrical problems

Filed Jun 29, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MO

My car wasnt getting enough power and it just died while driving it on the interstate to go home.

Filed Sep 6, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · AZ

There is an ongoing issue with the MAP sensor that triggers a check engine light as well as the RPMS to fluctuate. This can happen when disconnecting the battery and/or replacing the MAP sensor. I replaced the MAP sensor and still get this ongoing issue. This is a safety concern because due to the RPMs constantly fluctuating, the car jolts forward when driving which could possibly result to the car hitting another vehicle in front of it. But the only way to get it to stop / get the check engine light to turn off, is to drive it for x amount of miles until it fixes itself. This problem has been inspected by Kia themselves and they did not give any information to me about the issue. This issue seems to happen any time I get the vehicle serviced.

Filed Mar 16, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · VI

hi, i have a standing issue with my 2010 kia forte sx 2.4l the engine developed this knock that has totally incapacitated the car so it cannot be driven. every mechanic ive been to says that the engine is done and needs to be replaced. ive checked for recalls and i found hundreds of consumers with the same exact problem where these 2.4l engines developed a crippling knock. Has this establishment recieved any complaints and if so what is being done to relieve the consumer who has no where to turn and is stuck with a car they cant use and is being ignored by KIA COORPORATION and every one else. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Thank You

Filed Dec 6, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 212,435 miles · TX · crash

My brake lights don't work. Engine light keeps coming on. Airbag control unit doesn't work/asic is damaged. Transmission cooler hose keeps leaking fluid the vehicle stopped on the freeway causing a crash.

Filed Oct 14, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 45,142 miles · WI

Hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module is failing, causing traction control and ABS to turn off. Dealership diagnosis is that moisture probably got in it causing the issue and the unit needs to be replaced. Kia has recalls in place for this same unit on their 2006-2010 sedona and 2007-2009 sorento vehicles (recall number 20v088000, recall date 02/14/2020), but not for the 2010 kia forte. Sounds like the same issue. Luckily we are getting it replaced before an accident occurred, but others may not be as fortunate. New replacement part is currently not available, so having to replace it with a used one that could possibly develop the same issue.

Filed Jan 31, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · MD

My car interior lights have been going out intermittently for over a year now, and my stereo bluetooth system is totally out as well. My signal lights intermittently go out. Signaling is a big issue because if people don't know I am coming over it could cause an accident. Also, as a result of my hands free capabilities being gone I am forced to wait for important communications at times because my commute is long.

Filed Nov 6, 2019 · Electrical · 176,389 miles · PA

2010 kia forte ex has electric problem while driving headlight shut off and electrical system tries to shut off. Put almost $1000 into this at the garage and still no result. This is a safety issue as I seen several other complaints about the headlights . Why wait till someone gets hurt or even worse. But then again we'll you know .

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Electrical · 81,400 miles · TX

Tl* the contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2010 kia forte. The contact stated that the horn failed to operate intermittently. The vehicle was taken to joe myers kia (located at 16484 northwest fwy, houston, tx 77040, (713) 587-9940) to be diagnosed, but the contact was unaware of the results. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 81,400.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 105,000 miles · LA

Hello, I am currently having issues with my 2010 kia forte. The vehicle has been struggling to accelerate and soon eventually began to feel as if it were going to stall out all together every time I stepped on the gas. The check engine light came on and after diagnosing the code, it read p0336 (crankshaft position sensor a circuit range/performance). After some research I found that apparently there is a recall on these engines for what appears to be the same issue I am currently having. I looked up my vehicles VIN on this website and was notified that there is not currently an open recall even though I had just read that hundreds of thousands of vehicles of the same make and engine type (theta 2) were being recalled for crankshaft issues. Would like to have my car checked out via recall measures. The safety of my family is in question due to these known issues.

Filed Apr 14, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 31,000 miles · OH

I am writing this letter to provide you notice of unresolved defects in my 2010 kia forte ex, kia case no. K3395476. Please see attached file titled, "harvey nhsta summary of events" for complete nature of the complaint as I ran out of characters.