Is the Kia Forte Reliable?
2010–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Kia Forte Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2024 | 0 | 15 | — | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 43 | 5 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2022 | 1 | 18 | 3 | — | 76 | Good |
| 2021 | 2 | 41 | 4 | — | 58 | Fair |
| 2020 | 0 | 41 | 3 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2019 | 2 | 117 | 7 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 2018 | 1 | 80 | 11 | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2017 | 1 | 212 | 29 | 4 | 23 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Forte Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Forte scores 10 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Kia Forte Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 567 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kia Forte reliable?+
The Kia Forte scores 62/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 7 recall campaigns and 567 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Forte is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2024 Forte achieved the highest reliability score of 85/100 with 0 recalls and 15 complaints.
How many miles does a Forte last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Kia Forte owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Forte will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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