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2017 Kia Forte Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 0 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Kia Forte

The 2017 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Recommended — 2017 Kia Forte

The 2017 Kia Forte shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
0
Owner Complaints
No complaints filed
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Kia Forte (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Kia dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V031000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V622000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V260000
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Kia Forte — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 160 complaints 2012 287 complaints 2013 195 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 254 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 134 complaints 2019 144 complaints 2020 68 complaints 2021 67 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2012, 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Kia Forte

Is the 2017 Kia Forte reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Kia Forte has 3 recalls and no complaints on file. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Forte have?
The 2017 Kia Forte has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Forte?
No significant complaint patterns were found for the 2017 Kia Forte in NHTSA data.
Is the 2017 Kia Forte safe to buy?
The 2017 Kia Forte has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Kia Forte should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Kia Forte are: 2014, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2012, 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.