Model year
2023 Kia Forte
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 65 complaints for the 2023 Kia Forte (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 2 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (15), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11), ENGINE (9). NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–34 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,950–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 221 complaints
- 2011 154 complaints
- 2012 292 complaints
- 2013 195 complaints
- 2014 444 complaints
- 2015 260 complaints
- 2016 136 complaints
- 2017 305 complaints
- 2018 136 complaints
- 2019 149 complaints
- 2020 78 complaints
- 2021 69 complaints
- 2022 28 complaints
- 2023 65 complaints
- 2024 26 complaints
Recalls
24V244000 · Apr 1, 2024
Do not driveSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
23V649000 · Sep 22, 2023
Do not driveSUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
22V906000 · Dec 8, 2022
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Complaints
65 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 5, injury field 5, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.107 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forte · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Forte · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Forte FE · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 41 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Forte · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 39 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Kia Forte at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.