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Kia Forte recalls and problems

18 recalls and 2,566 owner complaints for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
18
Complaints
2,566
Crashes reported
236
Fires reported
141

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Kia Forte by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2024 Forte0266020
2023 Forte36611551
2022 Forte1283120
2021 Forte26911070
2020 Forte0789260
2019 Forte215011450
2018 Forte313613390
2017 Forte33052310214
2016 Forte1137166130
2015 Forte12621620111
2014 Forte34453236290
2013 Forte51951613171
2012 Forte42932024163
2011 Forte31542813351
2010 Forte3221214141

Most reported Kia Forte problems

Problem areaReports
Engine1,133
Electrical System329
Unknown or Other324
Air Bags296
Power Train218
Exterior Lighting175
Steering161
Service Brakes146
Vehicle Speed Control105
Fuel/Propulsion System98

All Kia Forte recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-244Apr 1, 20242023Do not driveSuspensionKia America, Inc.
23V-652Sep 25, 20232010–2013Park outsideService Brakes, HydraulicKia America, Inc.
23V-649Sep 22, 20232023Do not driveSuspensionKia America, Inc.
22V-906Dec 8, 20222023SteeringKia America, Inc.
22V-304May 5, 20222021–2022SteeringKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles.
22V-031Jan 25, 20222017–2018Air BagsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles.
21V-622Aug 9, 20212016–2018Latches/Locks/LinkagesKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles.
21V-260Apr 13, 20212017–2018Engine and Engine CoolingKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine.
21V-164Mar 11, 20212021Air BagsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles.
20V-750Dec 2, 20202012–2015EngineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles.
20V-459Aug 5, 20202019Power TrainKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles.
18V-771Oct 31, 20182019Exterior LightingKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights.
18V-363Jun 1, 20182010–2013Air BagsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles.
17V-773Dec 1, 20172012–2014Service Brakes, HydraulicKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles.
16V-312May 17, 20162013Seat BeltsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2013 Forte vehicles manufactured September 10, 2012, to October 31, 2012.
16V-070Feb 5, 20162011Power TrainKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010.
15V-015Jan 16, 20152014Electrical SystemKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Forte vehicles manufactured December 5, 2012, to April 17, 2014.
13V-114Apr 1, 20132010Exterior LightingKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year…

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Kia Forte?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 Kia Forte has the most reports (445). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Kia Forte have?

NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls covering Kia Forte model years 2010–2019, 2021–2023.

What are the most common Kia Forte problems?

Owners report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems most often.