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2020 Kia Forte Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 68 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2020 Kia Forte

The 2020 Kia Forte has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
68
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Kia Forte

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2020 Kia Forte.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Kia Forte

Based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
22
Power Train
15
Engine
9
Electrical System
8
Air Bags
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Steering
2
Tires
1
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Kia Forte — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 0 complaints 2015 254 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 134 complaints 2019 144 complaints 2020 68 complaints 2021 67 complaints 2022 22 complaints 2023 56 complaints 2024 21 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2018, 2019 — 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 — 2020 Kia Forte

Is the 2020 Kia Forte reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Kia Forte has no open recalls and 68 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Forte have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2020 Kia Forte. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Kia Forte?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Kia Forte are: Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Engine, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Kia Forte safe to buy?
The 2020 Kia Forte has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. 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: 2015, 2018, 2019.
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.