2024 Kia Forte problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2024 Kia Forte is among the quieter years of the Forte on NHTSA's books: 40 complaints (80% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across other (9), airbags (5), and electrical system (5), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.
40
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
11
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
4
NCAP overall · of 5 stars
How does 2024 compare to other Forte years?
What are the most common 2024 Kia Forte problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9 | 23% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 5 | 13% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 5 | 13% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 5 | 13% | ▼ down |
| Driver Assistance | 4 | 10% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 3 | 8% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 2 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“Hello, I'm trying to fix my front radar calibration right now but the dealership appointments is months away and I cannot wait that long and it's a hazard to be driving on the road with this being unfixed. Also, please have a vietnamese translator on call when/if you contact me by phone. Thanks!”
“Date of Incident: [XXX] Location: [XXX] To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this letter to report a potential airbag malfunction involving my 2024 Kia Forte GT. On [XXX], I was the driver and sole occupant of my vehicle when I was T-boned on the driverâs side while traveling [XXX] on [XXX] at…”
“My car would not go when i gave it gas on a major highway with mu 3 children in the back seat. We almost got into a wreck.”
“Exposed electric wires, airbag system failure codes, breaks non resistance in functional limitation of human safety. Voltage malfunction involves hazardous crash impact results ”
“Hello, I'm trying to fix my front radar calibration right now but the dealership appointments is months away and I cannot wait that long and it's a hazard to be driving on the road with this being unfixed. Also, please have a vietnamese translator on call when/if you contact me by phone. Thanks!”
2024 Kia Forte — common questions
Is the 2024 Kia Forte reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 40 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Forte year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2024 Forte problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (9 complaints), airbags (5 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints).
Does the 2024 Kia Forte have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Forte.
Which Kia Forte years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Forte years to avoid are 2014, 2017, 2012, 2015, 2010, 2013, 2011. The cleanest record among Forte years belongs to 2009.
How safe is the 2024 Kia Forte?
In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Kia Forte earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.