Kia FORTE — All Years
Reliability and problems by year based on NHTSA complaint data.
Best Years to Buy
| Year | Complaints | Top Issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | Hello, I'm trying to fix my front radar calibratio... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2023 | 94 | The car is slamming on breaks at random no warning... | Above Average |
| 2022 | 39 | KIA FORTE 2022 Complaints A/C isn't working KIA FO... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2021 | 95 | Car completely shut down while in drive on 2 separ... | Above Average |
| 2020 | 94 | WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, SEVER... | Above Average |
| 2019 | 213 | THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ... | Average |
| 2018 | 188 | I HAVE HAD MY BRAND NEW KIA FORTE FOR 8 MONTHS STA... | Average |
| 2017 | 431 | THE VEHICLE IS THE S MODEL, NEW FOR 2017, I HAVE ... | Avoid This Year |
| 2016 | 195 | WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE DASH BOARD WENT BLACK AND... | Average |
| 2015 | 322 | WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATES FROM A STOP, THERE IS SEV... | Below Average |
| 2014 | 638 | THIS IS OUR 2ND 2014 KIA FORTE EX WITH NAVIGATION ... | Avoid This Year |
| 2013 | 272 | 2013 KIA FORTE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MAJ... | Below Average |
| 2012 | 403 | WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2012 KIA FORTE EX (SEDAN) WHIC... | Avoid This Year |
| 2011 | 213 | KIA FORTE 2.4L AUTOMATIC 6 SPEED, CHECK ENGINE ... | Average |
| 2010 | 314 | 2010 KIA FORTE PURCHASED BRAND NEW ON 10/17/09. 1... | Below Average |