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2022 Kia Forte Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Forte, most often about the other or unspecified (32% of complaints). It is 14th of 16 Forte model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.

Complaints28
Recalls1
Crashes reported3
Fires reported1
Injuries reported2

Most common 2022 Kia Forte problems

  1. Other or unspecified

    9 complaints · 32%

  2. Engine

    6 complaints · 21%

    The contact owns a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated while his son was driving 5 MPH, the engine seized. A message indicating that the vehicle was off and to restart the vehicle was displayed. The contact’s son veered to the side of the road. The contact’s son was able to restart the vehicle and continued…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 12,800 miles
    The contact owns a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated that after driving and parking the vehicle, upon restarting the vehicle, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. There was a puddle of oil near the vehicle. While driving 35–40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and shutoff. The vehicle was towed to the local…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 21,840 miles

  3. Driver assistance

    4 complaints · 14%

    Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking.

  4. Steering

    4 complaints · 14%

    The contact owns a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable, with an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound while attempting to make a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 77,371 miles

  5. Suspension

    3 complaints · 11%

  6. Electrical

    3 complaints · 11%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2022 Kia Forte recalls

  1. Steering: column

    NHTSA 22V304000 · May 5, 2022 · 30 vehicles

    Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 27, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall sc235.

    Full defect summary

    Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 rio and forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2022 Kia Forte

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Forte?
By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (9 complaints); engine (6 complaints); driver assistance (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Forte have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 5, 2022 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2022 a bad year for the Kia Forte?
It is 14th of 16 Forte model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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