The 2017 Kia Forte has 300 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag rapid depreciation: significant loss in resale value, especially with higher mileage; noted as being "worth almost nothing" with 115,000 miles compared to competitors. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Kia Forte vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 Forte model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2009) to 601 (2013). With 300 complaints, the 2017 Forte sits abovethe model's median of 232.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
air bags
Campaign 22V031000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board an…
latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
Campaign 21V622000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such…
engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump
Campaign 21V260000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain. The Forte is widely regarded as a solid value proposition, offering good features, technology, and interior space for the money, particularly when purchased new or…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Forte. See the full Forte owner picture and every model year.
Used Forte listings typically run $12,994–$19,170 across 2013 to 2024 model years.
Compare every Forte year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.