How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 26 | 6 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 30 MPG |
| 2023 | 3 | 42 | 10 | STEERING | 30 MPG |
| 2022 | 1 | 28 | 4 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 30 MPG |
| 2021 | 2 | 40 | 4 | ENGINE | 35 MPG |
| 2020 | 0 | 40 | 5 | ENGINE | 35 MPG |
| 2019 | 2 | 40 | 5 | ENGINE | 35 MPG |
| 2018 | 3 | 40 | 1 | ENGINE | 32 MPG |
| 2017 | 3 | 40 | 5 | ENGINE | 28 MPG |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ENGINE | 24 MPG |
| 2015 | 1 | 40 | 1 | ENGINE | 24 MPG |
| 2014 | 3 | 40 | 2 | ENGINE | 28 MPG |
| 2013 | 5 | 40 | 7 | SERVICE BRAKES | 29 MPG |
| 2012 | 4 | 40 | 8 | ENGINE | 29 MPG |
| 2011 | 3 | 40 | 8 | SERVICE BRAKES | 29 MPG |
| 2010 | 3 | 40 | 3 | ENGINE | 30 MPG |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Kia ForteQuestions
- Which Kia Forte year has the most complaints?
- Of 15 model years of the Kia Forte on record, 2023 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (42, most often about steering).
- Which Kia Forte year has the most recalls?
- 2013 has the most recall campaigns (5).
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.