2024 Kia Forte vs 2024 Tesla Model 3
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 Kia Forte | 2024 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 24 | 205 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 21 | 58 |
| Investigations | 0 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–32 | 132 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 42 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 43 |
| Steering | 1 | 35 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 20 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 8 |
| Engine | 7 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2024 Kia Forte
2024 Tesla Model 3
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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.