2017 Kia Forte
Owners have filed 436 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Forte. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 36% of complaints. Next are electrical system (11%) and lighting (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 436 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 37% of complaints
- Recalls
- 3
- Fuel economy
- 25 to 32 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 436 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Kia Forte. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 36% of complaints. Next are electrical system (11%) and lighting (10%).
Recalls
The 2017 Kia Forte is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2017 Kia Forte. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 38 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2017 Kia Forte earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.