NHTSA records · 2023–2026
Kia Forte Insurance in California
NHTSA rated the 2024 Kia Forte 4 stars overall. NHTSA's records for the 2023–2026 Forte list 3 recall campaigns and 85 owner complaints as of September 16, 2026.
- Overall rating, 2024
- 4 stars
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 85
NHTSA records retrieved September 16, 2026. Not a rate or a quote.
Kia Forte crash-test stars
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings by version.
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Forte 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10.7% |
| 2023 | Forte 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 10.7% |
Versions link to their records; n/r = not rated. Rollover risk is NHTSA's own calculation.
NHTSA's equipment listing for the 2024 Forte — forward collision warning: standard & optional.
Forte recall campaigns, 2023–2026
3 distinct campaigns — by model year, 2023: 3, 2024: 0, 2025: 0, 2026: 0.
- Suspension ×2
- Steering ×1
| Campaign | Report received | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V244000 | April 1, 2024 | Suspension › front › control arm › lower arm | 2023 |
| 23V649000 | September 22, 2023 | Suspension › front › control arm › lower arm | 2023 |
| 22V906000 | December 8, 2022 | Steering › linkages › knuckle › spindle › arm | 2023 |
By model year: it cannot show whether a campaign is done on your own Forte. NHTSA hotline in these records: 1-888-327-4236.
NHTSA recall records: Forte 2023
Forte owner complaints to NHTSA
85 complaints about 2023–2026 models.
| Year | Complaints | Owner marked crash | Owner marked fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 61 | 11 | 4 |
Most-named components (besides “unknown”)
- Electrical system16
- Engine16
- Steering15
- Air bags12
- Power train11
- Forward collision avoidance10
- Suspension9
- Lane departure8
NHTSA complaint records: Forte 2024 · Forte 2023
Coverage on a Forte
- Theft, fire, vandalism: comprehensive.
- Crash repairs to your own car: collision.
- Owing more than a financed car is worth: loan gap coverage.
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