Is the Kia Forte Reliable?

20102026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

74/100
Good

Reliability Score

14
Total Recalls
559
Owner Complaints
62
Reported Injuries
4
Reported Deaths

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Kia Forte Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
2025Not enough data
2024013
87
Excellent
20233435
73
Good
20221183
85
Excellent
20212414
79
Good
20200403
86
Excellent
201921137
74
Good
201838011
74
Good
20173211294
32
Poor

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Forte Compares to Similar Vehicles

Kia Forte74/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The Forte scores 2 points above the average sedan — a strong result.

Known Kia Forte Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
121
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
62
POWER TRAIN
49
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
44
AIR BAGS
33
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
33

Based on 559 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Forte reliable?+

The Kia Forte scores 74/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 14 recall campaigns and 559 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 87/100 with 0 recalls and 13 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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