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2010 Kia FORTE KOUP

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Kia FORTE KOUP has 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (35% of all complaints), specifically: throttle body original and replacement part defective. intermittent no start. vehicle stationary. will just crank and not start after sitting for awhile. once it starts usually good until vehicle sits for awhile then it's difficult to start again.. original item replaced mar 24 2016. same problem oc. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

17

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

6 complaints
35%
  • • THROTTLE BODY ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PART DEFECTIVE. INTERMITTENT NO START. VEHICLE STATIONARY. WILL JUST CRANK AND NOT START AFTER SITTING FOR AWHILE. ONCE IT STARTS USUALLY GOOD UNTIL VEHICLE SITS FOR AWHILE THEN IT'S DIFFICULT TO START AGAIN.. ORIGINAL ITEM REPLACED MAR 24 2016. SAME PROBLEM OC
  • • ENGINE HAS BEEN ACTING UP. KNOCKING. TAPPING. LESS POWER. MPG IN THE 20S. GET GAS 127000 MILES ON IT. HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. OVERALL DEFECTIVE ENGINE. I HOPE THEY RECALL THIS ENGINE SOON BEFORE LOTS OF PEOPLE GET HURT WHEN THEIR ENGINE CRAPS OUT ON THEM DOING 70 ON THE FREEWAY.
  • • ENGINE KNOCK POSSIBLY RELATED TO HYUNDAI, KIA THETA II MOTOR RECALL. DEALERSHIP DENIES ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE SAFETY OR ANY FIX FOR THIS ISSUE. MY CAR IS HAVING ISSUES DRIVING. IT IS CONCERNING ME BECAUSE OF THIS MASSIVE RECALL. THIS CAR USES A VARIANT OF THE 'THETA II' ENGINE THAT IS BEI
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“THROTTLE BODY ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PART DEFECTIVE. INTERMITTENT NO START. VEHICLE STATIONARY. WILL JUST CRANK AND NOT START AFTER SITTING FOR AWHILE. ONCE IT STARTS USUALLY GOOD UNTIL VEHICLE SITS FOR AWHILE THEN IT'S DIFFICULT TO START AGAIN.. ORIGINAL ITEM REPLACED MAR 24 2016. SAME PROBLEM OC”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

2 complaints
12%
  • • MY SEAT BELT DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT CLICK INTO THE BUCKLE WHICH MAKES IT HARD NOT BE PULLED OVER AND VERY UNSAFE. AS WELL AS, MY LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR DO NOT TURN OFF THEY ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED ONCE STARTING THE CAR. MY BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT EVERY SO OFTEN, AS WELL AS A FEW OTHER ELECTRICAL P
  • • THE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ROLL BACK INTO THE DOOR FRAME OF THE CAR AFTER TAKING THEM OFF. YOU HAVE TO JERK THE BELT UP AND DOWN CLOSE TO TWENTY TIMES TO GET THEM TO RETRACT. ALSO, I'VE NOTICED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T FUNCTION LIKE NORMAL. IT ONLY WORKS ONCE IN A WHILE. I HAVE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY SEAT BELT DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT CLICK INTO THE BUCKLE WHICH MAKES IT HARD NOT BE PULLED OVER AND VERY UNSAFE. AS WELL AS, MY LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR DO NOT TURN OFF THEY ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED ONCE STARTING THE CAR. MY BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT EVERY SO OFTEN, AS WELL AS A FEW OTHER ELECTRICAL P”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints
6%
  • • THROTTLE BODY ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PART DEFECTIVE. INTERMITTENT NO START. VEHICLE STATIONARY. WILL JUST CRANK AND NOT START AFTER SITTING FOR AWHILE. ONCE IT STARTS USUALLY GOOD UNTIL VEHICLE SITS FOR AWHILE THEN IT'S DIFFICULT TO START AGAIN.. ORIGINAL ITEM REPLACED MAR 24 2016. SAME PROBLEM OC
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THROTTLE BODY ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PART DEFECTIVE. INTERMITTENT NO START. VEHICLE STATIONARY. WILL JUST CRANK AND NOT START AFTER SITTING FOR AWHILE. ONCE IT STARTS USUALLY GOOD UNTIL VEHICLE SITS FOR AWHILE THEN IT'S DIFFICULT TO START AGAIN.. ORIGINAL ITEM REPLACED MAR 24 2016. SAME PROBLEM OC”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints
6%
  • • ENGINE KNOCK POSSIBLY RELATED TO HYUNDAI, KIA THETA II MOTOR RECALL. DEALERSHIP DENIES ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE SAFETY OR ANY FIX FOR THIS ISSUE. MY CAR IS HAVING ISSUES DRIVING. IT IS CONCERNING ME BECAUSE OF THIS MASSIVE RECALL. THIS CAR USES A VARIANT OF THE 'THETA II' ENGINE THAT IS BEI
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“ENGINE KNOCK POSSIBLY RELATED TO HYUNDAI, KIA THETA II MOTOR RECALL. DEALERSHIP DENIES ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE SAFETY OR ANY FIX FOR THIS ISSUE. MY CAR IS HAVING ISSUES DRIVING. IT IS CONCERNING ME BECAUSE OF THIS MASSIVE RECALL. THIS CAR USES A VARIANT OF THE 'THETA II' ENGINE THAT IS BEI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
6%
  • • MY SEAT BELT DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT CLICK INTO THE BUCKLE WHICH MAKES IT HARD NOT BE PULLED OVER AND VERY UNSAFE. AS WELL AS, MY LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR DO NOT TURN OFF THEY ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED ONCE STARTING THE CAR. MY BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT EVERY SO OFTEN, AS WELL AS A FEW OTHER ELECTRICAL P
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY SEAT BELT DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT CLICK INTO THE BUCKLE WHICH MAKES IT HARD NOT BE PULLED OVER AND VERY UNSAFE. AS WELL AS, MY LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR DO NOT TURN OFF THEY ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED ONCE STARTING THE CAR. MY BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT EVERY SO OFTEN, AS WELL AS A FEW OTHER ELECTRICAL P”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 17 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    ENGINE: THROTTLE BODY ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PART DEFECTIVE. INTERMITTENT NO START. VEHICLE STATIONARY. WILL JUST CRANK AND NOT START AFTER SITTING FOR AWHILE. ONCE IT STARTS USUALLY GOOD UNTIL VEHICLE SITS FOR AWHILE THEN IT'S DIFFICULT TO START AGAIN.. ORIGINAL ITEM REPLACED MAR 24 2016. SAME PROBLEM OC

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SEATS/RESTRAINTS: MY SEAT BELT DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT CLICK INTO THE BUCKLE WHICH MAKES IT HARD NOT BE PULLED OVER AND VERY UNSAFE. AS WELL AS, MY LIGHTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR DO NOT TURN OFF THEY ARE ALWAYS ILLUMINATED ONCE STARTING THE CAR. MY BRAKE LIGHTS GO OUT EVERY SO OFTEN, AS WELL AS A FEW OTHER ELECTRICAL P

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    FUEL SYSTEM: THROTTLE BODY ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PART DEFECTIVE. INTERMITTENT NO START. VEHICLE STATIONARY. WILL JUST CRANK AND NOT START AFTER SITTING FOR AWHILE. ONCE IT STARTS USUALLY GOOD UNTIL VEHICLE SITS FOR AWHILE THEN IT'S DIFFICULT TO START AGAIN.. ORIGINAL ITEM REPLACED MAR 24 2016. SAME PROBLEM OC

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    OTHER: ENGINE KNOCK POSSIBLY RELATED TO HYUNDAI, KIA THETA II MOTOR RECALL. DEALERSHIP DENIES ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE SAFETY OR ANY FIX FOR THIS ISSUE. MY CAR IS HAVING ISSUES DRIVING. IT IS CONCERNING ME BECAUSE OF THIS MASSIVE RECALL. THIS CAR USES A VARIANT OF THE 'THETA II' ENGINE THAT IS BEI

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Kia FORTE KOUP — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2013
22Excellent Reliability
2012
17Excellent Reliability
2011
9Excellent Reliability
2010
17Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Fire reports
1
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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