Verdict
2024 Kia Forte: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2024 Kia Forte — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.
Owners filed 22 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 64% of 2024 sedans. Unknown Or Other leads the reports (32%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
22
Reports to NHTSA, 2024
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
30
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 64% of 2024 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Unknown Or Other issues lead owner complaints (32% of 22 reports), followed by electrical system (23%).
Share of all 22 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11720595, ODI 11594550, ODI 11691108, ODI 11678218, ODI 11649847.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2024 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 39 | 32 |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 27 | 35 | 30 |
| Forte | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 26 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2024 Kia Forte: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Kia Forte?
Owners filed 22 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Kia Forte — more complaints than 64% of comparable 2024 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Kia Forte?
The most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (32% of complaints) and electrical system (23%).
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Forte have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2024 Kia Forte as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia Forte get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Kia Forte between 26 and 32 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.