KnownCarProblemsKia Forte Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,559 complaints with NHTSA about the Kia Forte since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2014, 2017, 2012. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Kia Forte problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 26 | Other or unspecified | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 Forte | 65 | Steering | 3 | 11 |
| 2022 Forte | 28 | Other or unspecified | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 Forte | 69 | Engine | 2 | 11 |
| 2020 Forte | 78 | Other or unspecified | 0 | 9 |
| 2019 Forte | 149 | Transmission | 2 | 11 |
| 2018 Forte | 136 | Engine | 3 | 13 |
| 2017 Forte | 305 | Engine | 3 | 23 |
| 2016 Forte | 136 | Engine | 1 | 16 |
| 2015 Forte | 260 | Engine | 1 | 16 |
| 2014 Forte | 444 | Engine | 3 | 32 |
| 2013 Forte | 195 | Engine | 5 | 16 |
| 2012 Forte | 292 | Engine | 4 | 20 |
| 2011 Forte | 154 | Engine | 3 | 28 |
| 2010 Forte | 221 | Engine | 3 | 21 |
34 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Kia Forte
- What years of the Kia Forte have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2014 (444), 2017 (305), 2012 (292).
- What is the most common problem with the Kia Forte?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (1,182), electrical (325), other or unspecified (324).
- Which Kia Forte years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2009 (1), 2022 (28), 2021 (69). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.