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Kia Forte by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 10 model years of the Kia Forte (2015–2024). The 2024 model is rated 26–34 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 11 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Kia Forte years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 4 | 26–34 mpg | 0 | 26 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Forte | 4 | 26–34 mpg | 3 | 66 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Forte | 4 | 26–35 mpg | 1 | 28 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Forte | 5 | 28–35 mpg | 2 | 69 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Forte | 5 | 28–35 mpg | 0 | 78 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Forte | 3 | 31–35 mpg | 2 | 150 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Forte | 6 | 25–32 mpg | 3 | 136 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Forte | 9 | 25–32 mpg | 3 | 305 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Forte | 10 | 24–30 mpg | 1 | 138 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Forte | 10 | 24–30 mpg | 1 | 260 | 5/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Kia Forte recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia Forte year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 24V244000 — Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm, reported Apr 1, 2024; model years 2023
- 23V649000 — Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm, reported Sep 22, 2023; model years 2023
- 22V906000 — Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm, reported Dec 8, 2022; model years 2023
- 22V304000 — Steering: Column, reported May 5, 2022; model years 2021, 2022
- 22V031000 — Air bags, reported Jan 25, 2022; model years 2017, 2018
- 21V622000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Trunk lid: Latch, reported Aug 9, 2021; model years 2016, 2017, 2018
- 21V260000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication: Pump, reported Apr 13, 2021; model years 2017, 2018
- 21V164000 — Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger, reported Mar 11, 2021; model years 2021
- 20V750000 — Engine, reported Dec 2, 2020; model years 2015
- 20V459000 — Power train: Axle assembly: Axle shaft, reported Aug 5, 2020; model years 2019
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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