Research · 15 model years
Kia ForteEvery model year, 2010–2024
Across the 15 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns and 2,448 owner complaints for the Kia Forte. The 2014 model year has the most complaints (444).
Kia Forte years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 26 | 6 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 66 | 11 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 28 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 32 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 69 | 11 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 78 | 9 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 150 | 11 | 4 of 5 | 34 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 136 | 13 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 305 | 23 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 261 | 16 | 5 of 5 | 29 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 444 | 32 | 4 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 195 | 16 | 4 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 292 | 20 | 4 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 162 | 28 | 4 of 5 | 28 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 232 | 21 | Not rated | 28 |
- 20240 recalls · 26 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20233 recalls · 66 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20221 recall · 28 complaints · 32 mpg
- 20212 recalls · 69 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20200 recalls · 78 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20192 recalls · 150 complaints · 34 mpg
- 20183 recalls · 136 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20173 recalls · 305 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20161 recall · 4 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20151 recall · 261 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20143 recalls · 444 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20135 recalls · 195 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20124 recalls · 292 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20113 recalls · 162 complaints · 28 mpg
- 20103 recalls · 232 complaints · 28 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 232 |
| 2011 | 162 |
| 2012 | 292 |
| 2013 | 195 |
| 2014 | 444 |
| 2015 | 261 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 305 |
| 2018 | 136 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026