2011 Kia Forte
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Kia Forte. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 22% of complaints. Next are air bags (16%) and brakes (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 215 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 22% of complaints
- Recalls
- 3
- Fuel economy
- 26 to 30 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Kia Forte. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 22% of complaints. Next are air bags (16%) and brakes (13%).
Recalls
The 2011 Kia Forte is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2011 Kia Forte. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 30 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 27 city / 35 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2011 Kia Forte earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.