2024 Kia Forte
Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2024: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 221 |
| 2011 | 154 |
| 2012 | 291 |
| 2013 | 195 |
| 2014 | 443 |
| 2015 | 262 |
| 2016 | 136 |
| 2017 | 305 |
| 2018 | 135 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 78 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
8 of 25 total reports mention: engine.
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On October 4, 2026, at approximately 27,870 miles, my 2024 Kia Forte GT-Line unexpectedly shut off while I was driving and making a right-hand turn into a parking lot. The vehicle was in Drive when the engine shut off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-04
Also filed under Power train
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, 2026-07-27
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, 2026-07-13
Also filed under Air bags and electrical system
Air bags
7 of 25 total reports mention: air bags.
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The lane assist stopped working properly and pulled me into the guardrail
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-19
Also filed under Lane departure and steering
Electrical system
6 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
Power train
4 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Service brakes
2 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2024 Kia Forte — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- 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 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Forte have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.