Worst 2022 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia Forte.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Kia Forte
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~30 vehicles.
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.
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2022 Kia Forte — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2022 Kia Forte reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Forte reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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