2019 Kia Forte vs 2019 Toyota Camry
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 Kia Forte | 2019 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 146 | 388 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 231 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–34 | 26–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 11,412 mi | 15,274 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 47 | 112 |
| Engine | 35 | 78 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 64 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 25 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 45 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 42 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 22 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 19 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
2019 Kia Forte
2019 Toyota Camry
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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.