How many recalls does the Kia Forte have?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the Kia Forte across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Kia Forte?

Across 607 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Kia Forte are Engine (306), Electrical System (76), Exterior Lighting (66), Unknown Or Other (54), Air Bags (53), Service Brakes (50).

Kia Forte recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Kia Forte, sampled across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact Sedan 8 NHTSA recalls 607 owner complaints

8 NHTSA recalls

607 owner complaints

46 citing a crash

31 citing a fire

39 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Kia Forte

The component categories Kia owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years covered.

Engine 306
Electrical System 76
Exterior Lighting 66
Unknown Or Other 54
Air Bags 53
Service Brakes 50

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the model year that matches your Forte:

Model year	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2012 Kia Forte	4	286	All codes →
2017 Kia Forte	3	299	All codes →
2022 Kia Forte	1	22	All codes →

Recent recalls on the Kia Forte

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Sep 2023

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Con…
NHTSA campaign 23V652000
STEERING:COLUMN May 2022

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.…
NHTSA campaign 22V304000
AIR BAGS Jan 2022

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result…
NHTSA campaign 22V031000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH Aug 2021

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of F…
NHTSA campaign 21V622000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP Apr 2021

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.…
NHTSA campaign 21V260000
ENGINE Dec 2020

Kia 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. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.…
NHTSA campaign 20V750000

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