Worst 2023 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Kia Forte.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 12 | 2 | 1 | 80 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 8 | — | 2 | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 7 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | 1 | 1 | — | 40,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 36,000 mi |
Recalls for 2023 Kia Forte
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,020 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Other Kia Forte Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Forte reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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