2024 Kia Forte reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2024 Kia Forte holds 25 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 8 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Forte years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (7 of 25), then Engine (7) and Electrical system (6). The most filings arrived in 2025 (10 of 25). Those filings include 6 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.
The 2023 Forte has 62 complaints, 16 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Kia Forte. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (25 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2024 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while a friend was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was pulling to the right. Suddenly, the vehicle bounced up and down, pulled over and crashed into a railing, and…"
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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…"
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"Coolant is burning and going into the oil in the engine. Occupancy indicator is malfunctioning causing a drastic amount of liability for death"
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"The contact owns a 2024 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the "all cylinders misfiring" message was displayed on the instrument…"
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"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."
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2024 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Forte | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG | $2150 |
| Forte | 1.6L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG | $2500 |
| Forte | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG | $2050 |
| Forte FE | 2L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 30 | 41 | 34 MPG | $1900 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 21V164000. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Kia Forte reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2024 Kia Forte holds 25 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 8 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Forte years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2024 Kia Forte?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (7 of 25), then Engine (7) and Electrical system (6). The most filings arrived in 2025 (10 of 25). Those filings include 6 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.
Is the 2024 Kia Forte more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2023 Forte has 62 complaints, 16 per year. The 2024 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.
Has the 2024 Kia Forte been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2024 Kia Forte.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Kia Forte?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the 2024 Kia Forte with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2024 Kia Forte get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Kia Forte is 30.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Forte take?
Viscosity and capacity depend on engine and model year; use the generation specs here and confirm in the owner’s manual.
What generation is the 2020 Kia Forte?
4th generation / BD (2019-on).
What tire sizes does a Kia Forte use?
US Forte fits commonly run about 195/65R15 to 225/40R18 depending on trim.