Kia Forte Trouble Codes, Symptoms & Recalls
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Common check engine codes on the Kia Forte
- P0420 — Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0300 — Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0171 — System Too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0442 — Evaporative Emission System Small Leak Detected
- P0455 — Evaporative Emission System Large Leak Detected
- P0128 — Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature
- P0401 — EGR Insufficient Flow Detected
- P0440 — Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 — Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- P0174 — System Too Lean (Bank 2)
Common Kia Forte symptoms
- Kia Forte car shaking when braking
- Kia Forte brakes squealing when stopping
- Kia Forte check engine light on
- Kia Forte car won't start
- Kia Forte car overheating
- Kia Forte car loses power when accelerating
- Kia Forte car running or idling rough
- Kia Forte white smoke from exhaust
- Kia Forte blue smoke from exhaust
- Kia Forte battery light on while driving
- Kia Forte car pulls to one side
- Kia Forte car ac not blowing cold
Maintenance & recalls
Kia Forte maintenance resources · Kia Forte NHTSA recalls & complaints