2017 Kia Forte vs 2018 Kia Forte
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Kia Forte | 2018 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 300 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 100 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 28–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,789 mi | 35,234 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 144 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 43 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 10 |
| Power Train | 12 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 48 | 27 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 0 |
2017 Kia Forte
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.