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NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Kia Forte[1]. Nine of them name the unknown or other group, and 6 name the engine[2][3].

28owner complaints[1]
1recalls[4]
26–35MPG combined (EPA)[5]
4★NHTSA overall rating[6]

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners name most, biggest first.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Forte is necessarily included.

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Forte, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[14] 22 / 31 / 26 $2,600
Forte, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[15] 27 / 35 / 30 $2,250
Forte FE, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[5] 31 / 41 / 35 $1,900
Forte, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[16] 29 / 39 / 33 $2,050

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
4 DR FWD[6] 4 4 5 4 10.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2022 Kia Forte with 1.6L 4-cylinder[17] 201 hp
2022 Kia Forte with 2.0L 4-cylinder[18] 147 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
FORTE 4DR SEDAN[19] 183 in 71 in 57 in 106 in 2,769 lb
FORTE GT 4DR SEDAN[20] 183 in 71 in 57 in 106 in 3,012 lb
FORTE5 EX 5DR HATCH[21] 178 in 71 in 57 in 106 in 2,864 lb
FORTE5 GT 5DR HATCH[22] 178 in 71 in 57 in 106 in 3,095 lb

How 2022 compares with other years

2010: 232 complaints, 3 recalls20102011: 162 complaints, 3 recalls20112012: 306 complaints, 4 recalls20122013: 211 complaints, 5 recalls20132014: 445 complaints, 3 recalls20142015: 260 complaints, 1 recalls20152016: 138 complaints, 1 recalls20162017: 305 complaints, 3 recalls20172018: 136 complaints, 3 recalls20182019: 149 complaints, 2 recalls20192020: 78 complaints, 0 recalls20202021: 69 complaints, 2 recalls20212022: 28 complaints, 1 recalls2820222023: 65 complaints, 3 recalls20232024: 26 complaints, 0 recalls2024
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Forte model year. The 2022 is highlighted[4].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20102323
20111623
20123064
20132115
20144453
20152601
20161381
20173053
20181363
20191492
2020780
2021692
2022281
2023653
2024260

NHTSA's counts for the Forte show 28 complaints and 1 recalls for 2022[4]. Among the 15 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 13 have more[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2024 (26) and the most are for 2014 (445)[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2022 Forte?

The record for the 2022 Kia Forte is fairly small, with 28 complaints in total[1]. The engine group stands out among the named parts[3]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a verdict. A recall exists for this year, and the Recalls section lists it[4].

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2022 Kia Forte have?
Owners name the engine, forward collision avoidance, steering, suspension and the electrical system most often among the named parts[3][7][8][9][10]. See the problems section for details.
Are there recalls on the 2022 Kia Forte?
Yes, this year has a recall[4]. The Recalls section on this page lists it.
How many complaints does the 2022 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on file[1].
Is the 2022 Kia Forte reliable?
The complaint count is modest at 28[1]. Read the problems section and the recalls to judge for yourself.
What is the gas mileage of the 2022 Kia Forte?
See the fuel economy section on this page.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 28 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Kia Forte (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 9 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. 6 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  4. Owner complaints and recalls for every Kia Forte model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  5. EPA rating for Forte FE, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 31 city / 41 highway / 35 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 4 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 4 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 3 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 3 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 2 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 2 complaints name the seat belts component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. Recall 22V304, filed May 5, 2022: Steering › Column. NHTSA recall database
  14. EPA rating for Forte, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 31 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Forte, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (AM-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 35 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Forte, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 29 city / 39 highway / 33 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA Test Car List, 2022 Kia Forte with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 201 hp. www.epa.gov
  18. EPA Test Car List, 2022 Kia Forte with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 147 hp. www.epa.gov
  19. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, FORTE 4DR SEDAN: length 183 in, width 71 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 2,769 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  20. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, FORTE GT 4DR SEDAN: length 183 in, width 71 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,012 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  21. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, FORTE5 EX 5DR HATCH: length 178 in, width 71 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 2,864 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, FORTE5 GT 5DR HATCH: length 178 in, width 71 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 106 in, curb weight 3,095 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.