The car had a slow ticking noise that was very faint in the front for about 20 minutes 20 minutes later the noise continue to get louder about 45 minutes later six gear was lost in the car in about an hour and a half later the engine failed and the car Came to a failure lock down procedure all lights on the front door shut on steering wheel locked on friendship Road exit 8 and the vehicle had to be towed to a shop we’re now it was put on a lift and there is a hole in the bottom of the engine , And the transmission is not in tact
2011 Kia Forte engine complaints
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About 9 months ago, I started my 2011 Kia Forte up and it cut off. Happened on and off for the next 6 months or so, gradually getting worse and more often. Decided to take it to Kia, needed an oil change done at same time. Kia dealership said there is metal in my oil and means engine is failing. The stalling they said was a computer issue and reset it. Did another oil change about 3 months later at another facility, they did not look for the metal or notice any on their own. Today, vibrations started when sitting idle at a traffic light. No check engine light on.
I went to Friendly Way Motors sometime on April 28th for a 2011 Kia Forte, there I met salesperson [XXX] who showed me the vehicle, it were my first time dealing with a dealership I'm sure he were aware, I then went on to have him jump it so I could go on a test drive, when then I noticed a whistling sound but [XXX] used his kinda old OBD or OBM meter to check and stated there may be nothing to it, so I listened to his expertise and later went on to purchase the vehicle through [XXX] in the office with [XXX] the owner I think, I kinda began to feel something was off when I had spent over $584.44 on car insurance through [XXX] with Dairyland through the dealership, but I assumed that's the way things are since they concluded it were due to inflation, we went through some papers concerning my contract which a few papers I went through myself since[XXX] suddenly got a call and then we resumed the papers, I left with the car felt sound at last, until not literally a couple weeks later I were experiencing a myriad of defects with the car, like it kept dying on me, kept making a myriad of distinct noises and mechanical malfunctions, all through which I contacted [XXX] to inspect and or fix until then when I were going to Tampa the 2011 Kia Forte then began to have power steering issues, and brake issues, both of which I almost got in an accident over, a putrid powerful burning smell from the power steering reservoir, battery problems, key ignition cylinder getting stuck on me, all of my dash lights coming on with the engine sign constantly on, not to mention although I am paying more than I would normally pay for car insurance, I ran into a ditch off of 100 Wolf pack Run in Deltona FL because of the power steering, I had no road side assistance. The police department, fire department and school campus came and went with no help, I had to wait till morning for someone to get me out. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The engine has had a ticking noise which has only become louder with more miles on the engine. The car has been serviced by Kia dealership regularly. The car started stalling during random times while drive. You release the gas pedal, it will almost stop. You push the gas pedal and sometimes you will regain power to the engine. This has almost caused me to have several accidnts. The car was taken to the Kia dealer and told the engine oil level was low. It was change 3 months earlier and had not been driven more than 1000 miles. The Kia dealer said it was an engine failure and would need to be replaced. I researched the car and discovered that it had 2 recalls. I have never received any information about any recall on this car ever. I was not notified of any recall when it was serviced at Kia for routine maintenance (oil and brake changes). I have owned the vehicle for 10 years now and it has 100,000 miles. I am disappointed in the engine failure which I was told $4600 to have a used replacement installed by Kia. I am seriously upset that I bought this car at the Kia dealership. Had it serviced at a Kia dealership multiple times and no one told me about any recalls, and I never received anything in the mail, email or by phone. Isn't Kia responsible to notify consumers when recalls happen etc?
I have had a ticking noise coming from my engine for a while and just in the past 2 months the ticking has gotten much louder. The check engine light has come on and went off- I had to replace the camshaft sensor and the crankshaft sensor. The ticking sound still continues -brought to kia thought it could possibly be internal engine failure starting to occur based on sound of engine but nothing definite. I have felt safe with this car but now not so sure. I have faithfully changed my oil every 3 months since I bought this car brand new in 2011.
My engine caught fire and the electrical wires were burned
Around 85,000 miles on a 2011 kia forte koup the engine started ticking and became more pronounced. Brought it to a mechanic and they told me to bring to kia because so many were being recalled. It's rod bearing. I've had all necessary oil changes and work done to it throughout the years.
After owning my 2011 kia forte for the last 6 years it has developed a ticking sound in the engine. It is very mild while idling, and while rpms are under 1500. After rpms go past 2000 the ticking noise is progressively louder. When I bought the car it had roughly 85,000 miles on it and now has $125,000. I have had regular oil changes on it, every 3000-5000 miles. After hearing the ticking I took it in to my mechanic who said this is a regular occurrence with kia fortes and that the only fix is replacing or repairing the engine. I have been doing a lot of research and reading a lot of complaints on this website about kia engines going bad around 100,000 miles and I believe you should look into kia for this. There needs to be a recall on kia's engines.
Hi I believe u should have a recall on the engines for an example when I look up the timing change its says most had to replace then the piston slop is knocking and it seems like most had to replace that. I have been looking for a rebuild kit for my kia and would like to just rebuild it myself but can't seem to find a 2.0 rebuild kit for a 2011 forte ex online... Why is that?
There is a constant knocking coming from the engine and loud noise when accelerating the engine. The check engine light is also turning on and off. 2012-2015 kia forte koups have recently been recalled, but not the 2011 model. This car has the same theta 2 engine and the same problems. The engine is shot and will not last much longer. I sincerely hope the recall is extended to the 2011 model kia forte koup.
Bought the car from a small dealership and it had a ticking in the engine. They informed me it was from sitting. The ticking got worse and I took it to a kia dealership and was informed that I'd need a whole new engine.
The check engine light came on, I heard a sound like metal scraping metal, I was driving about 20mph going straight down s. Main st downtown warrenton, oregon and was planning to pull over when suddenly my car stopped dead after a horrible noise of what sounded like a heavy metal snapping/crunching noise. I looked under the hood and everything looked ok, but some black fluid was dripping onto the ground. The oil had been changed about four days before this and they said it was 2.5 quarts low. I had also taken it to an auto repair shop to see if it needed any immediate attention as it was making an odd scraping noise before the oil was changed and he said he suggested some thing to do with the cam but it wasn't urgent and to just keep the oil filled in case there is a leak somewhere. The oil reservoir was full when I left that morning when it seized up. If I had been going much faster, I would probably have been killed as it stopped completely, no coasting to a stop. It just stopped. From 20mph to 0 and the car jumped when it stopped. I did not touch the brakes. It was towed to mark's auto repair in seaside, oregon. He has no idea what caused the problem but did say that metal flakes are in the oil and transmission fluid and other places too. He has a work order he is working up but said he would need to replace the engine at a minimum. They can only find short blocks for sale at this time and so the estimate is based on using a short block. My oil gets changed regularly either at kia or a local oil change shop.*dt
Engine issues! This engine needs to be recalled for safety reasons and possible lemon. My car has only 106,890 miles on it. The engine started making a tapping noise. Then I started to have a loss of power when accelerating or going up hill. Had the codes read and it said the crankshaft position sensor. Replaced that. Then it started to idle rough. Had code read again. It said map sensor and number 2 cylinder misfire. Replaced plugs, coils, and map sensor. Now it won't start. It has no spark. Now it is showing codes for map sensor again. Number 2 cylinder misfire, throttle actuator control sensor and the power train control module. At just over 100,000 miles this should not be happening. Other model cars with the same 2.0 engine have been recalled. The 2.0 engine needs to also be recalled in the 2011 kia forte koup ex. I'm not the only owner of this model car that has had multiple issues and or total engine failure.
Knocking from the engine started about 90,000 miles, maybe earlier all service done timely by dealership. Kia dealership unable to hear anything unusual - states car's getting old (7 yr). Knocking when car stationary and moving. Knocking is getting much more pronounced. Problem diagnosed as the same for so many kias - rod bearing. Car is spending a lot of time sitting in the drive - I don't believe it's safe for any trip - or for anyone. Recommended solution: new engine. Why would I put a new engine in a, now 9 year old car - so that I could keep a kia product. Not happening! What is happening is me letting everyone know to stay away from any kia product!
Driving down the freeway 70 MPH loud clanking sound began and engine quit working, I coasted to the side of the highway and checked my fluids,all were at operating levels, there is a recall on the engine but not if it's in a forte.
Car developed a knocking sound and check engine light came on. Took it to dealer to check out and they tell me need to replace motor. Also told me they are aware of problem with motor like mine. Apparently they have recalled same motors in different models but not the forte
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia forte. The contact stated that the oil indicator light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to conclusively state what caused the failure. After leaving, within less than a mile the vehicle stalled. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to drive home. Vision kia of canandaigua 2445 rochester rd rte 332, canandaigua, ny 14424 (585) 394-4542 was contacted and the contact was informed there was no recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Engine makes very loud knocking sound during first startup. Lots of other fortes during same problem please investigate
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia forte. The contact stated that the engine stalled numerous times while driving various speeds. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to taylor kia of boardman (7870 market street, boardman, ohio 44512, (330)-295-2376) to be diagnosed, but no failure code was found. The dealer also test drove the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was also taken to taylor kia of hermitage (1460 north hermitage road, hermitage, pa 16148, (724) 418-4999) to be diagnosed and test driven, but no failure could be found or duplicated. An independent mechanic replaced the throttle body sensor and the fuel economy sensor; however, the engine and sensor indicators illuminated after the repair. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. After numerous incidences of stalling while driving & failure of any warning lights or engine codes, the contact research the internet for similar problems with this the contact ask mechanic to replace the required entire sensor parts of throttle body. Following this repair the vehicle has not had a single stall incident. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000. *tp 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Bad engine knocking/taping ,I have read a lot of complaints about the 2.0 and 2.4 kia/hyundai engines knocking/ tapping engine,my car has 97000 and sounds like diesel engine, bought used they refused to fix because the warranty says that I'm not the original owner ,something needs to be done about this ,they are a lots I means a lots of complaints about ,kia/huyndai needs to step up and do a recall for this major problem
My mechanic diagnosed the problem as the rod bearing that's the cause and suggested I confirm the diagnosis with a kia dealership to see if kia would cover the cost. The kia dealership diagnosed the same problem, reached out to kia to discuss covering the costs, and kia told the dealership that they wouldn't. I was told either replace the engine which with parts and labor would be around $4,500-$5,000 or I could trade it in and get a few hundred for it. Why on earth would I buy another kia if they're not even going to rectify the problem when it turns out to be an assembly defect to begin with. What's even more frustrating is that there is a engine recall on optimas and sportages within the same year as my forte but they don't feel the need to open up a recall. Reading about it online there have been hundreds of complaints about the same (engine needs to be replaced) problem but kia still won't do a recall for forte models in the same year range. If kia won't do right by it's customers, I don't see the motivation in continuing to give them my business.
The engine started knocking and having difficulty starting when the car only had about 70,000 miles on it. I have heard from other kia owners and mechanics this is a common problem and the engine could throw a rod.
Engine is making a loud knocking noise, kia service refuses to be able to hear it as it is still under warranty. Recalls have been issued for the same issue in other kia models using the same engine. This is a common issue with these engines including the forte, which was not part of the recall. Action is being taken in canada by the apa, but not in the us. Details of the issue are documented here: http://tjl.quebec/en/class-action/kia-forte-problemes-de-moteur/
In 2016, just a few months past the five year warranty, engine started making noise. $5k repair. Engine had broken engine bearing causing knock sound. Less than 50k miles. Many models that year recalled for engine problems, same model in surrounding years recalled for engine problems, only two remanufactured engines in country when I needed a replacement. This should've had a recall. It's a cover up by kia.
At 120,000 miles a loud knocking noise began coming from the engine at engine start. It persists and sounds almost like an electric sewing machine - taka taka taka taka. The sound gets louder when I accelerate and decreases when I don't press the gas pedal. The noise decreases slightly when the engine is fully warmed up but it is still audible. I took it to a mechanic who specializes in engines, his diagnosis was "rod bearings need replacement" I have started searching for this issue online and became aware of safety recall sc147. Unfortunately this recall doesn't include the kia forte model. I saw in my research online that many other forte owners were having similar issues. In addition, my car's engine "theta ii" 2.0 liter appears to be the same engine that is included among the recalled models included in sc147. I am wondering why the kia forte is not included as it seems to be suffering from the same issue. Is this a question of accountability, or lack thereof on kia/hyundai's side.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia forte. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine, the oil pressure warning indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to shoals university kia (4109 n jackson hwy, sheffield, al 35660, (256) 978-1000) where it was diagnosed that the extension wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact was then informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
I was driving the car at roughly 65 MPH on cruise control. All of a sudden there was a very loud bang, tachometer dropped to zero, oil started spraying all over from underneath car. I managed to coast the car to the side of the road and found a fist-sized hole in the engine block. Shards of metal and oil were all over the road, creating a hazard. Even though this issue is the same as other kia vehicles with the same 2.4l theta engine, according to kia, my vehicle's engine is not included in the recall of those engines. Kia claims that because the fuel system in my car is not "gdi", it is not included. Even though, by kia's own admission, the issue is due to crankshaft issues, which have nothing to do with the fuel system. My vehicle's engine and the recalled engines share the same crankshaft,and the same oem part number, even. Yet, somehow because the fuel system is not "gdi", my engine isn't included in the recall. Kia needs to do the right thing and include forte 2.4l non-gdi engines in the recall as well. My car has been sitting now for over a year waiting for an engine.
2011 kia forte. Consumer writes in regards to illuminated check engine light. *ld the consumer was concerned that th intake manifold would cause a fire.
The engine has been making a ticking clicking sound when at idle and while driving slowly for a couple of months now. Not sure if it goes away at high speeds or becuase of the poor noise proofing of the car that drowns out the sound. Anyway I started looking online to see if people had the same issue. They did and costing anywhere from 5000 to 7000 for the engine to be replaced because of "piston, rod knocking issues". Furthermore, I've learned that kia has recalled the engines in several of their other models. This recall was put into place because the engines are "stalling" and posing a safety hazard. This car can not be driven until the engine is replace. My research seems to tell me that this model line should be added to the recall list before people get injured. Seems like the same issues as the engines with the recall are having.
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