# \#forte **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/forte/10333.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car choices in a bumpy area](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choices-in-a-bumpy-area/200052)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-choices-in-a-bumpy-area/200052 "2025-05-14T13:49:24Z")
Hi, want to run something by you all. I have a 2013 Kia Forte EX. It’s got 130k miles on it, and I bought it 5 years ago with all maintenance records provided, and I have taken my 15 years of lessons from Car Talk and d… --- ## [Car won't start after replacing the fuel pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-replacing-the-fuel-pump/198704)
**Author:** [@Imamstre2u\_192498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imamstre2u_192498)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-after-replacing-the-fuel-pump/198704 "2025-01-16T16:49:56Z")
My check engine light came on and my cars vague diagnosis said there is a problem with the emissions control system. Before i could take it to a shop about a week later it died while driving. I couldn’t get it started a… --- ## [Fuel service caused engine to fail?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-service-caused-engine-to-fail/193161)
**Author:** [@ldh.538](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldh.538)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-service-caused-engine-to-fail/193161 "2023-10-02T14:52:46Z")
My 2019 Kia Forte has 34,000 miles and I haven’t had any problems with it. I took it to the local dealership for routine maintenance and they recommended the fuel service and brake fluid service. I know better and I did … --- ## [Who should pay the bill?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-should-pay-the-bill/189578)
**Author:** [@matthew.hand\_184467](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matthew.hand_184467)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-should-pay-the-bill/189578 "2023-03-18T22:36:12Z")
Its a ceed, but wasn’t an option for some reason. I gave my car to a local garage who replaced my clutch and did a major service. When i got my car back, the reversing lights, the reversing camera and the reversing sens… --- ## [Engine shutting off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shutting-off/187300)
**Author:** [@tyoualng\_182923](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tyoualng_182923)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shutting-off/187300 "2022-11-07T20:26:24Z")
Hey guys, for the past couple days my car engine has been shutting off while i’ve been driving it. It always happens when i’m going slow or coming to a stop. There is also times when the engine will drop in rpm’s and th… --- ## [2015 Kia Forte - passenger mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-passenger-mirror/185997)
**Author:** [@goodpale](https://community.cartalk.com/u/goodpale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-passenger-mirror/185997 "2022-08-24T21:06:08Z")
passenger mirror tries to fold, but can’t , when keyless fob is recognized by car. Motor clicks for 5 seconds then stops. Also, will not fold when using button --- ## [2010 Kia Forte thumps on bumps](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-thumps-on-bumps/180729)
**Author:** [@sid05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sid05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-thumps-on-bumps/180729 "2021-11-19T13:40:46Z")
i have problem with my 2010 cerato (forte) It makes thumping noise in front both sides when you hit just a small bump --- ## [How to remove leather cleaning stain from my car seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-leather-cleaning-stain-from-my-car-seats/178593)
**Author:** [@christopherkarltom\_175054](https://community.cartalk.com/u/christopherkarltom_175054)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-remove-leather-cleaning-stain-from-my-car-seats/178593 "2021-08-09T13:10:40Z")
A while back, I bought a leather cleaning solution and I was initially applying it to a cloth but a few times I forgot this practice and applied the solution directly to the seats. Days later I noticed a swirl pattern on… --- ## [Squealing 2016 Kia Forte- not the serpentine belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-2016-kia-forte-not-the-serpentine-belt/176475)
**Author:** [@csanchez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/csanchez)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-2016-kia-forte-not-the-serpentine-belt/176475 "2021-05-01T01:05:44Z")
2016 kia forte with 90000 miles all upkeep done but has developed a squealing noise while on road driving Serpentine belt recently changed does not make the noise while idiling any suggestions appreciated --- ## [Car rpm dropping, car jerking while idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-dropping-car-jerking-while-idle/176076)
**Author:** [@sierran9544\_174681](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sierran9544_174681)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-rpm-dropping-car-jerking-while-idle/176076 "2021-04-11T21:11:43Z")
I have a 2014 Kia Forte that I purchased used about a year ago. I have had issues with it jerking (I thought I was rear-ended the first time it happened) while I am sitting at idle. It doesn’t matter if I am in drive, ne… --- ## [Rubber tubing separating from the windshield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-tubing-separating-from-the-windshield/175284)
**Author:** [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rubber-tubing-separating-from-the-windshield/175284 "2021-02-19T15:45:17Z")
Hi all, My first car question. I have a 2013 Kia Forte. It’s got 57,000 miles on it. I bought it 10,000 miles ago when I moved up here. Bear with me if it’s a silly question. I was clearing snow off the car today — it’… --- ## [2020 Kia needs an undercoat—true or false?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-needs-an-undercoat-true-or-false/159522)
**Author:** [@Smith48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Smith48)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-kia-needs-an-undercoat-true-or-false/159522 "2021-02-03T02:38:17Z")
Just bought 2020 Kia Forte in Buffalo, NY, do I need to undercoat it? Dealer says yes --- ## [Low rumbling front right tire when turning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-rumbling-front-right-tire-when-turning/174072)
**Author:** [@Rodriguezvictor96\_173401](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rodriguezvictor96_173401)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/low-rumbling-front-right-tire-when-turning/174072 "2021-01-11T00:23:36Z")
So i just bought this used 2017 kia forte from the kia dealership about 1 week and 4 days ago, and im noticing when turning left and accelerating i feel a low rumbling (as if im driving on the street reflecting lights) c… --- ## [2014 Kia Forte - is cold weather killing my battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-is-cold-weather-killing-my-battery/172880)
**Author:** [@Pam58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pam58)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-is-cold-weather-killing-my-battery/172880 "2020-12-02T20:00:13Z")
In October 2019 I took my 2014 Kia Forte into Firestone to have them install a new battery. It would seem that cold weather does not do well for the 2014 Forte. Here I am again in December of 2020 the same thing is hap… --- ## [Strange issues with my new used Kia forte](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-issues-with-my-new-used-kia-forte/170541)
**Author:** [@kiaforte2017](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kiaforte2017)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-issues-with-my-new-used-kia-forte/170541 "2020-09-29T04:37:29Z")
I just bought a Kia Forte 2017 with a manual transmission from Carmax. Came with 32k miles and I feel like I’ve had a lot of issues already. I’ve driven 3 mercedes before this that were handed to me by a narcissistic con… --- ## [Knocking brake sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-brake-sound/169978)
**Author:** [@manhal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manhal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knocking-brake-sound/169978 "2020-09-16T20:50:12Z")
I have noticed a strange knocking sound when I press the brake pedal all at once that is felt at my foot.However , when I press the pedal gradually nothing is heard or felt. I have the brake examined visually by a mecha… --- ## [Headlights and Maplights are both not working for Kia Forte 2013 EX Model](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-maplights-are-both-not-working-for-kia-forte-2013-ex-model/169965)
**Author:** [@kia\_170754](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kia_170754)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-and-maplights-are-both-not-working-for-kia-forte-2013-ex-model/169965 "2020-09-15T17:36:40Z")
Both my headlights and my map lights didn’t turn on/seemed not to be working when I was driving home tonight, so I couldn’t see and had to use my high beams. I’m a grad student who doesn’t make much money, but I’m worrie… --- ## [2015 Kia Forte TPMS light still on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-tpms-light-still-on/166366)
**Author:** [@Audrey47](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Audrey47)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-kia-forte-tpms-light-still-on/166366 "2020-06-28T16:51:24Z")
I had my 2015 tmps sensor checked they said it was good but the light still on. --- ## [2014 Kia Forte with 2016 engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-with-2016-engine/166228)
**Author:** [@jsisom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsisom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2020, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-with-2016-engine/166228 "2020-06-23T15:19:30Z")
Replaced a 2.0L engine in my 2014 Kia Forte with a 2016 2.0L engine. Runs greats with one exception: if you try to accelerate and engine rpm reach 4500 the engine cuts off, completely. Won’t restart until rpms drop … --- ## [2019 Kia Forte EX making ticking sounds at 26,000 miles. (video included)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-forte-ex-making-ticking-sounds-at-26-000-miles-video-included/158678)
**Author:** [@chromehed\_163415](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chromehed_163415)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-kia-forte-ex-making-ticking-sounds-at-26-000-miles-video-included/158678 "2020-06-21T00:30:21Z")
Hello all, First time poster. Hoping to get some guidance. I bought the car brand new in April 2019 and have racked up 26000 miles of highway driving in this time. I get a synthetic oil change done at the dealership 5w… --- ## [Kia forte starting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-forte-starting-issues/162510)
**Author:** [@David\_Carney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/David_Carney)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-forte-starting-issues/162510 "2020-04-06T12:53:30Z")
I have a 2018 kia forte. For some bizarre reason my car starts and runs…then it wont turn over until i jump it. Starts right up. I had dealer check alternator…starter …battery …all pass test. Could i have a bad cell not … --- ## [2018 Kia Forte - persistent brake noise after service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-forte-persistent-brake-noise-after-service/133499)
**Author:** [@LaurenOutland](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LaurenOutland)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-kia-forte-persistent-brake-noise-after-service/133499 "2019-02-06T02:30:03Z")
7 month old leased car. had brake noise took to dealer. refused test drive. came back to get car, said pebble got lodged in brake, and probably pebble punctured condenser. left with no air and same noise ??!! is this pos… --- ## [2011 Kia Forte intermittent transmission trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-forte-intermittent-transmission-trouble/131939)
**Author:** [@DonThielke](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonThielke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2019, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-kia-forte-intermittent-transmission-trouble/131939 "2019-01-04T14:48:08Z")
When I start the car cold in the morning and shift into gear, either reverse or drive, the transmission thumps hard into 2nd or 3rd gear. Acceleration is very weak, but drives okay at 25 to 40 MPH. Any faster and the RPM… --- ## [2017 Kia Forté Oil Gasket Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-forte-oil-gasket-failure/120122)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Handt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tony_Handt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-kia-forte-oil-gasket-failure/120122 "2018-07-03T01:37:09Z")
A couple days ago I was driving normally and heard a clink. I was watching the road and didn’t see anything but I slowed down a little and started looking for a safe place to turn off as I was on the freeway. When I chec… --- ## [Should car be totaled?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-car-be-totaled/120168)
**Author:** [@Cwein1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cwein1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-car-be-totaled/120168 "2018-07-01T16:48:01Z")
So I was in a wreck a couple days ago. A 2500 Chevy truck hit the front right passenger side fender and pushed my hood all the way over to the other side. The car pulls to the right when you drive and brake and can feel … --- ## [2010 Kia Forte keeps blowing the clutch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-keeps-blowing-the-clutch/117652)
**Author:** [@MarkBernardini](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarkBernardini)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 1:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-kia-forte-keeps-blowing-the-clutch/117652 "2018-05-23T01:22:25Z")
I have a Kia forte coupe. It keeps blowing the clutch. When I am driving on the highway, at about 50 mph, black smoke comes out of the front of the car and the clutch blows. --- ## [Resetting 2012 Kia Forte computer for a smog check](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-2012-kia-forte-computer-for-a-smog-check/117613)
**Author:** [@jerrysternberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jerrysternberg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/resetting-2012-kia-forte-computer-for-a-smog-check/117613 "2018-05-21T15:47:32Z")
by disconnecting the batter wont it require that car be driven several hundred miles to reset the computer for a smog check? --- ## [2013 Kia Forte Koup rebuilt vs. used trans?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-forte-koup-rebuilt-vs-used-trans/117428)
**Author:** [@Baumgardner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Baumgardner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2018, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-kia-forte-koup-rebuilt-vs-used-trans/117428 "2018-05-15T16:00:57Z")
Is it worth spending more for a rebuilt transmission versus a used one ? --- ## [Factory tires worn out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-tires-worn-out/115765)
**Author:** [@Jparcjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jparcjr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/factory-tires-worn-out/115765 "2018-04-16T18:08:33Z")
I have a 2016 forte lx+ and noticed last week that my back tires have worn out. The only things I can think of that might cause this is an alignment issue or possible wheel bearing issue. The wear is even. Millage on t… --- ## [2014 Kia Forte Koup weight distribution](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-koup-weight-distribution/114569)
**Author:** [@BobNaumann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BobNaumann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-kia-forte-koup-weight-distribution/114569 "2018-03-29T15:49:41Z")
what is the weight distribution for the 2014-2016 kia forte koup sx/forte5 sx? The hyundai veloster is 61/39 like 5th generation hondas. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/forte/10333.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=forte)