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Kia Forte: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (88/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
22 complaints · 0 recalls
56 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
25 complaints · 1 recalls
67 complaints · 2 recalls
71 complaints · 0 recalls
145 complaints · 2 recalls
134 complaints · 3 recalls
300 complaints · 3 recalls
0 complaints · 1 recalls
257 complaints · 1 recalls
437 complaints · 3 recalls
195 complaints · 5 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
289 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
160 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
Zeroing in on the 2022?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2022 Kia Forte’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2024 Kia Forte head-to-head →