2020 Kia Forte vs 2020 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 | 2020 Kia Forte | 2020 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 267 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 252 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–33 | 26–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 9,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 64 |
| Engine | 15 | 57 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 48 |
| Power Train | 15 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 34 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 15 | 16 |
| Stalling | 9 | 14 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2020 Kia Forte
2020 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.