2024 Hyundai Elantra vs 2024 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 | 2024 Hyundai Elantra | 2024 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 52 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 25 | 21 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–50 | 26–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 6 |
| Engine | 8 | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 |
2024 Hyundai Elantra
2024 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.