MYRModel Year Report

2024 Kia Forte

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2024 Kia Forte
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:37:57.975Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Forte Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 2009: 1 complaints 2009 2010: 221 complaints 2011: 153 complaints 2011 2012: 290 complaints 2013: 195 complaints 2013 2014: 440 complaints 2015: 259 complaints 2015 2016: 135 complaints 2017: 301 complaints 2017 2018: 135 complaints 2019: 147 complaints 2019 2020: 75 complaints 2021: 67 complaints 2021 2022: 26 complaints 2023: 61 complaints 2023 2024: 24 complaints 2024
2024: 24 complaints
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YearComplaints
20091
2010221
2011153
2012290
2013195
2014440
2015259
2016135
2017301
2018135
2019147
202075
202167
202226
202361
202424

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

7 of 24 total reports mention: engine.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260727

Also filed under AIR BAGS and SERVICE BRAKES

Coolant is burning and going into the oil in the engine. Occupancy indicator is malfunctioning causing a drastic amount of liability for death

NHTSA ODI report, 20260713

Also filed under AIR BAGS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAGS

7 of 24 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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The lane assist stopped working properly and pulled me into the guardrail

NHTSA ODI report, 20240419

Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE and STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 24 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Kia Forte — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2021 ▲ 2020

WORST YEARS

■ 2014 ■ 2017 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Kia Forte reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Forte?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Forte have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.