Kia Forte (2015) Recall: Engine Fire Risk
Kia recalls 2015 Forte vehicles with potential engine compartment fire risk. Owners must have engine leak checks and software updates done free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling 2015 Forte vehicles due to a risk of engine compartment fire while driving. This could lead to injury if the fire spreads. Owners should contact Kia for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248431-kia-forte-2015-recall-engine-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248431-kia-forte-2015-recall-engine-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V750000
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“Kia Forte (2015) Recall: Engine Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248431-kia-forte-2015-recall-engine-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V750000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V750000).
Why it’s dangerous
Engine leaks can cause fuel or oil to ignite, leading to fire in the engine compartment. This fire could spread to the vehicle's interior while driving, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 Kia Forte vehicles are affected. Drivers with engine leaks or faulty systems are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2015 Kia Forte models. The recall covers vehicles with engine compartment leaks or potential software issues. Contact Kia customer service for verification.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule repairs.
Have Engine Inspection
Dealers will inspect for fuel or engine oil leaks and perform necessary repairs.
Update Knock Sensor Software
Dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System software for free.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 11 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V750000 (February 12, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.