2019 Kia Forte Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 146 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Kia Forte overview page.
What owners report
“Have only 70000 miles on it and Kia refuses to replace the transmission that went out and they have lied to me repeatedly and need…”NHTSA complaint 11606688 — filed 08/06/2024
“I accelerated from a stop to turn onto the a road. Upon doing so, the car made loud sputtering and grinding noises. So I pulled…”NHTSA complaint 11579161 — filed 03/24/2024
“suffered an immediate loss of engine while driving due to the crankshaft wearing a hole in the block”NHTSA complaint 11575574 — filed 03/05/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Kia Forte have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Kia Forte: 46 of 146 complaints on file (31.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 Kia Forte have in total?
146 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
