The Lemon Index2022 Kia Forte.
The 2022 Kia Forte is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 20 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 15, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 1 recall, and it gets 26 to 35 mpg combined. It's the best Kia Forte year we track.
One of the most reliable. 6.7× fewer complaints than average.
Worst year 2019
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 28 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Kia Forte year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 6K to 54K miles on the car (5 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- steering 2022
A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Kia told dealers about
Kia sent dealers 39 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT: This bulletin provides…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1850–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
My car body material looks like a baby toy I have a bas accient and
2022 Kia Forte owner · NHTSA complaint 11590283
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Kia Forte reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 6.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 15; 100 is average, lower is better).
What are the most common 2022 Kia Forte problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (20%), engine (20%) and suspension (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Forte have?
1 safety recall (latest: steering). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Kia Forte get?
26 to 35 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Kia Forte safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Kia Forte have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2022 Kia Forte cost in fuel a year?
About $1850 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Kia Forte have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works