2022 Kia Forte: recalls and problems
1 recall and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Most common problems
What owners report
We were told it was the fuel pump. this car has put my son in danger twice. the car stalls out while driving, completely shuts down. he is traumatized due to this occurring in during traffic hour. the car dies and you can’t put it in neutral nor have the hazard light turn on. complete shut down of car. it has been at kia of cerritos for 2 months. the first incident, they stated they corrected the issue after being
Ac is not blowing cold air even after replacing refrigerant. mechanic says the compressor has failed, even though the car is only a few years old and has never been involved in any major incidents.
Vehicle: 2022 kia forte lxs i am filing this complaint regarding a complete air conditioning system failure on my 2022 kia forte lxs, which is fully covered under kia's 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty. the vehicle has been driven under 60,000 miles and has no accident history. the ac system failed completely. i brought the vehicle to an authorized kia dealership for diagnosis and repair. the dealer rec
At low and moderate speeds, engine intermittently and slightly stalls? a rapid alarm sounds and no signal lights up on dashboard. this is corrected by tapping on the gas. this has been an ongoing issue since 2022. the last date this occcured 6/5/2026 mileage 32149 7:15pm traveling at 30 mph driving into direct sunlight signs: fast rapid alarm went on no light or visual alert on dashboard slight stalling and gri
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Forte. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.