Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
No recalls found for the Kia Forte in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Kia Forte owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 1 |
On October 4, 2026, at approximately 27,870 miles, my 2024 Kia Forte GT-Line unexpectedly shut off while I was driving and making a right-hand turn into a parking lot. The vehicle was in Drive when the engine shut off. The instrument cluster continued to indicate “D” and displayed the message: “Engine Off! Shift to P or N, then start engine.”…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while a friend was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was pulling to the right. Suddenly, the vehicle bounced up and down, pulled over and crashed into a railing, and the driver was forced to stop the vehicle using the parking brake. The driver was unable to maintain steering control…
This malfunction started in August of 2025 within 12 months of buying this new vehicle. A airbag sensor was replaced, then a national bbb case found the same malfunction only this time it includes the whole safty system failure. I gave the manufacturer a year and they have not corrected the malfunction. I am forced to drive a unsafe car…
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