2020 Kia Forte vs 2020 Nissan Sentra
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 | 2020 Kia Forte | 2020 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 204 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 115 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–33 | 33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 60 |
| Steering | 3 | 55 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 44 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25 |
| Engine | 15 | 9 |
| Power Train | 15 | 9 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 11 |
| Suspension | 0 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 21 |
2020 Kia Forte
2020 Nissan Sentra
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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.