The Lemon Index2024 Kia Forte.
The 2024 Kia Forte is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 26 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 22, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 26 to 34 mpg combined. The best Kia Forte year is 2022.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 26 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Kia Forte year. 2024 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.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
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 22 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT: This bulletin provides…
- Technical service bulletin: excessive oil consumption nu/gamma/theta/kappa engines - this…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been…
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 $1900–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
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.
2024 Kia Forte owner · NHTSA complaint 11731156
More owner reports
Exposed electric wires, airbag system failure codes, breaks non resistance in functional limitation of human safety. Voltage malfunction involves hazardous crash impact results
NHTSA complaint 11722834
The lane assist stopped working properly and pulled me into the guardrail
NHTSA complaint 11583959
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Kia Forte reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 4.5× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 22; 100 is average). The best Kia Forte year by this measure is 2022.
What are the most common 2024 Kia Forte problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (31%), airbags (27%) and electrical (23%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Forte have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia Forte get?
26 to 34 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 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 2024 Kia Forte have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Kia Forte cost in fuel a year?
About $1900 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Kia Forte have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Kia Forte year is better than the 2024?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2022, 2011 and 2013.
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