Purchased the car certified preowned from a Kia dealer with 45,000 miles on it, meaning I would have the the remaining 55,000 miles of the 100,000 mile powertrain coverage. At 77,000 miles a small ticking noise started on the way to work and became a knock on the way home. I pulled over where it was safe and towed it to the dealer. They replaced the engine under warranty. Now at 154,000 everything has been running great except for burning oil rather quickly. Where I get my oil changes done offers free top-offs so I would return frequently to make certain the oil level was always in the safe zone. Driving home from work one night, I was on a busy freeway when suddenly and without warning a small squeak noise came from the engine and it stalled. Luckily I just happened to be in the right lane and there happened to be a narrow but safe shoulder to coast over to. Had this happened while I was close to the fast lane, the consequences could’ve been dire. The engine would not hardly turn over and would not start. I had it towed to my mechanic who said it sounds like a serious engine problem and you should contact the dealer. I towed it to the local Kia dealership where the service department informed me that there was an extended 50,000 mile warranty added to the original 100,000 warranty (which I was never notified about) but since I was 4,000 miles over I did not qualify. This means the replacement engine quit after 77,000 miles just like the original. I feel that they should in good faith honor the warranty - had I been informed I could brought the car in just 4,000 miles earlier and they would’ve checked the compression and determined that the rings were failing which is why it used so much oil, and they would’ve replaced this second engine under warranty.
2015 Kia Forte: won't start
5 of the 262 complaints about the 2015 Kia Forte describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Won't start by model year
What owners say
The engine oil light turned on at a traffic stop. At the next stop. The engine turned off and the immobilizer indicator light turned on and after adding oil, the engine will not start.. Kia refused to take the car to a dealership as the problem cause is described by the recall. I took the car to fredy kia on 04/08/21 and it will be checked until 04/19/21.
On or about february 25, 2020while driving on the highway my engine seized and the car died and wouldn't start and I had to be towed to my house and then to the mechanic a few days later and was told by mechanic that oil was burning fast with no known reason. Also told by the mechanic that the engine is no good and I have to now replace my engine.
2 months ago we had oil changed, the vehicle was 2000 miles from needing next one. It started knocking & we were able to get to mechanic, he said it looked like the oil had not been changed needed oil and he cleaned the engine and made sure everything was in working order. No leaks were detected. 1000 miles later hear a clanking sound and was able to make it in the driveway and car shut off. When I tried to start it would not turn over and when I looked under hood there was a spark. Looked to be no oil put in 2 quarts and let it sit over night. Checked oil again before adding anymore & levels were fine. Mechanic said engine was done. The oil is going somewhere & this model has a toyota engine, so I think something else is going on. We have kept up with all maintenance on this vehicle. We travel all highway and it does have 200,000 miles on it. I have had hondas & toyotas & no problems. I will never own another kia. We did not have it repaired or replaced & was told by kia that they do not make that engine anymore.
My car light came on indicating I need oil in my 2015 kia forte. After putting on in my car it began to stall. I was in the process of driving it home and the car comes to a screeching stop on breckenridge ln, in louisville ky. I started the car back up and began to drive some more the car did it again. I was very lucky that no one ran into the back of me as the car stopped all of the sudden as if someone had pushed on the brakes. As I started the car again and began to drive a few yards down the road the car cut off and I was lucky that I drifted into a abandoned gas station only to have the car no start back up.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines
- Product improvement campaign: engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/z)
- Engine replacement instructions for DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/z)
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU, worm gear and/or steering column housing
- Maintenance reminder feature
- Partial repair of c-mdps motor, ECU and/or steering column housing
- SC180
- Voluntary emissions service campaign - nu 2.0L GDI sulev catalyst heating logic improvement (SC180)
Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1‑800‑333‑4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
Recall number 20V750000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Kia Forte won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2015 Kia Forte?
5 of 262 owner complaints about the 2015 Kia Forte (2%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Kia Forte?
There is 1 recall and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Kia Forte
Knocking 51Check engine light 44Engine failure 42Stalling 36Fire or smoke 20No deployment 10Loss of power 8Oil consumption 8Airbag light 7Headlights 6Misfire 5Won't shift 5
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