What are the worst Kia Forte years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Kia Forte years are 2014, 2017 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The year with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2022.

Kia Forte: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2014, 2017

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2022

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2024too new to judge25 complaints · 0 recalls 202363 complaints · 3 recalls 2022solid year27 complaints · 1 recalls 202168 complaints · 2 recalls 202076 complaints · 0 recalls 2019147 complaints · 2 recalls 2018136 complaints · 3 recalls 2017worst year303 complaints · 3 recalls 2016135 complaints · 1 recalls 2015260 complaints · 1 recalls 2014worst year442 complaints · 3 recalls 2013195 complaints · 5 recalls 2012292 complaints · 4 recalls 2011153 complaints · 3 recalls 2010221 complaints · 3 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.