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2024 Kia Forte: common problems and reliability
Too new to grade yet.
25 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Forte?The 2024 Kia Forte has 25 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Kia Forte vehicles (US, public record).
Too new to grade: we score a model year once it has been on the road for 3 years. How we score it
Is 2024 a good year for the Forte?
Across the 16 Forte model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2009) to 885 (2014). With 25 complaints, the 2024 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
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 2024 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Forte against its rivals
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