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Kia Forte

2019–2023 only

510 classified complaints 7 recalls

514,987 sold in the US for 2019–2023.

7.3 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2019–2023 Kia Forte models have 510 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically surfacing around 11,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2019–2023 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia Forte report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2009–2013

2014–2018

2019–2023

2024–2024

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2019–2023 only

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 62 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 11,500 miles. 4.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 51 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 10,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 48 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 4,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 40 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 9,150 miles. 70.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 39 complaints · 0.8/10k sold

Median onset: 76,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 33 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 1,650 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 32 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 6,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 26 complaints · 0.5/10k sold

Median onset: 21,537 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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How does 2019–2023 compare with other Forte years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2019–2023 model years. See the full Kia Forte report for every year and full specs/safety data.