2024 Kia Forte: Reliability Data

37
Total Complaints
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
11
Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Unknown Or Other
9
Electrical System
5
Air Bags
5
Engine
3
Power Train
2
Exterior Lighting
2
Body
1
Assist
1
Steering
1
Warnings
1

Severity Assessment

11
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"In order for the drivers door to shut, you have to nearly slam it shut. If you don’t, you’re still able to lock the vehicle which results and trapping the door. This means that if you attempt to unlock the vehicle, it will not let you you have to force the door open with your bodyweight. I am ..."
"The lane assist stopped working properly and pulled me into the guardrail"
"The lane assist stopped working properly and pulled me into the guardrail"

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.

IL: 9 TX: 5 CA: 4 MD: 3 SC: 3 HI: 2 WA: 2 AR: 2 IN: 2 VA: 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
2022355
20238713

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