Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2024 Kia Forte has 0 recalls, 19 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
19
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2024 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car suddenly accelerated while I was pulling into my canopy carport causing me to crash into an o... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | Exposed electric wires, airbag system failure codes, breaks non resistance in functional limitation ... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | AIRBAG SYSTEM UNIT, AIRBAG SENSOR, VOLTAGE CRONIC MALFUNCTIONING POWER SUPPLY |
| Sep 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car has been in several times for repair clutch assembly clutch plate, flywheel transmission, and th... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Dealership refused to fix my safety system unint failure alont with proof of voltage malfunction |
| Aug 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Police report filed after the vehicle was attempted to be stolen. 3 suspects were found in the car ... |
| Jul 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | Date of Incident: [XXX] Location: [XXX] To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this letter to re... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTURE | The contact owns a 2024 Kia Forte GT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH on ... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While the vehicle was approximately ten months old with approximately 11K miles, it was continuously... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased this brand new in 2024 and about 5 months ago it started to just loose power. It almost ... |
| Nov 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlights shut off while driving at night. The right turn signal was on and was in a right hand ... |
| Oct 29, 2024 | ENGINE | Please see attachment: |
| Oct 7, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 MONTHS AFTER I BIUGHT CAR, ENGINE LIGHT CAME OFF..AND WILL ONLY BE OFF IF I WOUL RELEASE GAS CAP S... |
| Oct 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 MONTHS AFTER I BIUGHT CAR, ENGINE LIGHT CAME OFF..AND WILL ONLY BE OFF IF I WOUL RELEASE GAS CAP S... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car shuts down on my wife multiple times now more than 10 to 15 times and most of the time it’s ... |
| Jul 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is grinding in the gears when pressing on the gas as well as down shifting and in reverse. The... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE | The lane assist stopped working properly and pulled me into the guardrail |
| Mar 2, 2024 | STRUCTURE | In order for the drivers door to shut, you have to nearly slam it shut. If you don’t, you’re still a... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Hello, I'm trying to fix my front radar calibration right now but the dealership appointments is mon... |