2021 Kia Forte vs 2023 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 | 2021 Kia Forte | 2023 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 67 | 57 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 45 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–33 | 26–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 9 |
| Steering | 9 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 9 |
| Power Train | 7 | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 9 |
| Structure | 3 | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
2021 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.