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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2024 Kia Forte.
Owner complaints (26)
Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Forte (6 crashes, 2 injuries reported). Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 150).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 9 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Lane departure | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Kia Forte.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 Kia Forte version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Forte 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Forte 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Forte FE 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 41 | 34 | $1,950 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.