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2024 Kia Forte: recalls and problems

No recalls and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

0recalls
25complaints
6crashes reported
0fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2024 Kia Forte. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other9 · 36%
  • Engine7 · 28%
  • Electrical System (Air) Bags3 · 12%
  • Electrical System3 · 12%
  • Power Train3 · 12%
  • Suspension2 · 8%
  • Air Bags2 · 8%
  • Service Brakes2 · 8%
  • Lane Departure2 · 8%
  • Visibility/Wiper1 · 4%

What owners report

SuspensionCrash

The contact owns a 2024 kia forte. the contact stated that while a friend was driving 65 mph, the vehicle was pulling to the right. suddenly, the vehicle bounced up and down, pulled over and crashed into a railing, and the driver was forced to stop the vehicle using the parking brake. the driver was unable to maintain steering control due to the severe pulling to the right. after exiting the vehicle, the driver becam

Air Bags,Service Brakes,Engine

This malfunction started in august of 2025 within 12 months of buying this new vehicle. a airbag sensor was replaced, then a national bbb case found the same malfunction only this time it includes the whole safty system failure. i gave the manufacturer a year and they have not corrected the malfunction. i am forced to drive a unsafe car *if i get hit my airbags will not deploy*

Electrical System,Air Bags,Engine

Coolant is burning and going into the oil in the engine. occupancy indicator is malfunctioning causing a drastic amount of liability for death

Engine

The contact owns a 2024 kia forte. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the "all cylinders misfiring" message was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was bad fuel in the tank that needed to be drained. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Forte. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.