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2022 Kia Forte Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 22 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 2022 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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79/100

Good Choice — 2022 Kia Forte

The 2022 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
1 recall on record
22
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Kia Forte (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V304000
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Kia Forte

Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
3
Engine
3
Unknown Or Other
3
Power Train
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Seat Belts
1
Exterior Lighting
1
Vehicle Speed Control
1
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Kia Forte — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

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 2025 0 complaints 2026 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2016, 2017, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Kia Forte

Is the 2022 Kia Forte reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Kia Forte has 1 recall and 22 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Forte have?
The 2022 Kia Forte has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Forte?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Kia Forte are: Steering, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Kia Forte safe to buy?
The 2022 Kia Forte has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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: 2016, 2017, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 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.