2024 Kia Forte Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Forte. Part of Generation 3 — 2019–present.

2023newer >
Complaints
39
per 10K Sold
3.3
US Sales
117,961
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2024 Kia Forte Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
#25 complaints

Electrical Faults

#34 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Kia Forte.

Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2024 Kia Forte — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2024 Kia Forte reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2024 Kia Forte has 39 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 Kia Forte?
Top reported problems: Airbags (5 complaints); Electrical Faults (5 complaints); Engine Problems (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2024 Kia Forte?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Kia Forte include 11 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2024 Kia Forte have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2024 Kia Forte as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2024 Kia Forte?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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