2019 Hyundai Elantra vs 2019 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 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 2019 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 246 | 146 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 111 | 102 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–35 | 31–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,700 mi | 11,412 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 128 | 35 |
| Exterior Lighting | 65 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 22 |
| Power Train | 11 | 47 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 17 |
| Steering | 9 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 46 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 14 |
| Oil consumption | 20 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 18 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 9 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
2019 Hyundai Elantra
2019 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.