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2023 Kia Forte

Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Forte. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 15% of complaints. Next are forward collision avoidance (13%) and electrical system (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
110 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Steering 16% of complaints
Recalls
3
Fuel economy
26 to 34 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 110 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Forte. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 15% of complaints. Next are forward collision avoidance (13%) and electrical system (10%).

  • Steering 15%
  • Forward collision avoidance 13%
  • Electrical system 10%
  • Engine 8%
  • Drivetrain & axles 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2023 Kia Forte

Recalls

The 2023 Kia Forte is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Forte

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2023 Kia Forte. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 34 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 30 city / 41 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Kia Forte earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Forte