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2022 Kia Forte: common problems and reliability
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27 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Forte?The 2022 Kia Forte has 27 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and forward collision avoidance.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Kia Forte vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Forte years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the Forte?
Across the 16 Forte model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2009) to 885 (2014). With 27 complaints, the 2022 Forte sits below the model's median of 147.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 Forte
steering:column
Campaign 22V304000Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Forte. See the full Forte owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Forte listings typically run $15,679–$18,438 across 2014 to 2024 model years.
Other Forte model years
Compare every Forte year side by side to see how 2022 ranks against the rest.
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