2022 Model Year

Kia Forte

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
21
Recalls
1
Crashes
3
Severe
6

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V304000 May 2022

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 2026

The OEM projector halogen headlights on the 2022 Kia Forte provide insufficient illumination for safe nighttime operation. On unlit or poorly lit road...

STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

I've been experiencing issues with steering loosening/tighting for over 1 1/2 years.21,000 miles since I first reported the issue 5/23/24.Within a few...

STEERING,SUSPENSION
Dec 2025

The front passenger-side lower control arm on my 2022 Kia Forte fractured completely without warning during normal driving conditions. There was no co...

Power Train
Sep 2025

The contact leased a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the vehicle failed to respond while the gear shifter was in...

Engine
Jul 2025

Hi I had my Kia forte GT 2022 for 3 years and my engine light has been on for about 3 months now . I get a check up and an oil change regularly. It co...

Engine
Jan 2025

In early 2025, I encountered a serious issue with my 2022 Kia Forte GT, a manual car with 76,000 miles and a 1.6L turbo Gamma engine. I took it for a...

Steering Crash
Oct 2024

I got into an accident i On December 10th, 2023 my car was totaled out. My steering wheel felt like it was doing its own thing and I crashed straight...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
May 2024

My car body material looks like a baby toy I have a bas accient and

Tires Fire
May 2024

That happens on the bridge on nW 7 st

Engine
Feb 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated that after driving and parking the vehicle, upon restarting the vehicle, the oil pressure warnin...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2022 Kia Forte has 21 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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