2022 Kia Forte: Reliability Data

35
Total Complaints
12,800mi
Median Mileage
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
5
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

12,800 25th Percentile
12,800 Median Mileage
21,840 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Unknown Or Other
4
Engine
4
Suspension
3
Warnings
3
Steering
3
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Power Train
2
Air Bags
2
Visibility/Wiper
2
Service Brakes
2

Severity Assessment

5
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"KIA FORTE 2022 Complaints A/C isn't working KIA FORTE 2022 AC condenser we just bought a *New Black 2022 KIA FORTE FE/L on 09 Nov 2021 already having problems the AC stopped working so we took it to the KIA Dealership in Katy when it happens the parts dept. the supervisor says it has no Freon in it..."
"My wife's older car needed a new engine, so we decided on buying a new car since her work requires a good deal of driving. One week after the purchase, we discovered there was no spare tire! This IS a major safety issue, and although the car has many good safety features, this lack is really frigh..."
"The contact owns a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly started revving without driver input. The battery and high engine temperature warning lights illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and diagn..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

FL: 6 TX: 4 NJ: 3 IL: 3 SC: 3 OR: 3 AL: 3 CA: 3 CT: 1 TN: 1

Kia Forte — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
201031035
201121344
201239834
201327126
201463460
201532021
201619220
201742238
201818720
201920119
20208812
20219213
20238713
20243711

Active Recalls (1)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Column
Campaign 22V304000 | 05/05/2022
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

General Vehicle Maintenance

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
  • Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
  • Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
  • Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
  • Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28