2024 Kia Forte: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 25 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days
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recalls
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owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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4-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo fire reportsNo recall campaigns
Common problems
Computed from 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 25 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Engine (engine mechanics)7 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)7 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)6 complaints
Unknown Or Other3 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)3 complaints
Lane Departure (lane keeping assist)2 complaints
“Coolant is burning and going into the oil in the engine. Occupancy indicator is malfunctioning causing a drastic amount of liability for death”Owner report · Electrical System,Air Bags,Engine · Jul 2026
“My car would not go when i gave it gas on a major highway with mu 3 children in the back seat. We almost got into a wreck.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2026
“My car suddenly accelerated while I was pulling into my canopy carport causing me to crash into an old basketball goal and then the wall of my cottage. When this happened I was slowly pulling in to park when the car suddenly accelerated on its own and kept moving forward despite me pressing the brake. The RPM gauge continued to rev after the impact and the only way that I was able to make it stop was by putting the car into park and pushing the button to turn the car off. No warning lights illuminated on my dash. I have video of the incident from my security camera in my backyard.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2026
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“Exposed electric wires, airbag system failure codes, breaks non resistance in functional limitation of human safety. Voltage malfunction involves hazardous crash impact results”Owner report · Electrical System,Air Bags,Service Brakes · Jan 2026
“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 *if I get hit my airbags will NOT DEPLOY*”Owner report · Air Bags,Service Brakes,Engine · Aug 2025
“Police report filed after the vehicle was attempted to be stolen. 3 suspects were found in the car preparing to drive off with the car using the USB method as the cord was on the floor and it is not mine amd suspects were found in the car with it running and begining to move the vehicle.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2025
“I purchased this brand new in 2024 and about 5 months ago it started to just loose power. It almost caused me to be hit several times and the car just won’t go it looses all power and you can press the gas and it won’t go but eventually will start going again. It’s very dangerous luckily I haven’t had a wreck with me and my Infant in the car and I’ve been able to move out of the way of others.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2025
“2 months after I biught car, engine light came off..and will only be off if I woul release gas cap severl times etc..in feb 2025 the dealer said its 02 sensor I had it replaced, 2 weeks later its exacly same..I have read the codea and catalitic converter and emission exhaust and 02 sensor all failes..I need a new replacement car, as this is a lemon car..biught oin july 2024 ..also they made emission tests /window sticker for 2 years???? Bc tehy probab;y new it has issues??? It is all very weird”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2024
“2 months after I biught car, engine light came off..and will only be off if I woul release gas cap severl times etc..in feb 2025 the dealer said its 02 sensor I had it replaced, 2 weeks later its exacly same..I have read the codea and catalitic converter and emission exhaust and 02 sensor all failes..I need a new replacement car, as this is a lemon car..biught oin july 2024 ..also they made emission tests /window sticker for 2 years???? Bc tehy probab;y new it has issues??? It is all very weird”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2024
“There is grinding in the gears when pressing on the gas as well as down shifting and in reverse. The car will rev high and will not shift or down shift at the appropriate time and is stuck in gear.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2024
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
How other years compare
2022solid year27 complaints · 1 recalls202363 complaints · 3 recalls2024 (this page)too new to judge25 complaints · 0 recalls
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Forte years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
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Is the 2024 Kia Forte reliable?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2024 Kia Forte. The most complained-about area is engine.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.