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2022 Kia Forte Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 28 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

Moderate Reported Activity — 2022 Kia Forte

The 2022 Kia Forte shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
28
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
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.

🔧 Steering: Column
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…
NHTSA #22V304000
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Kia Forte

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
6
Steering
4
Electrical System
3
Engine
3
Power Train
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Seat Belts
1
Exterior Lighting
1
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Kia Forte — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

2016 138 complaints 2017 305 complaints 2018 136 complaints 2019 149 complaints 2020 78 complaints 2021 69 complaints 2022 28 complaints 2023 65 complaints 2024 26 complaints 2025 Data unavailable 2026 Data unavailable

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2024 — 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 campaign and 28 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
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: Unknown Or Other, Steering, Electrical System, Engine. 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: 2022, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.