2018 Kia Forte safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
13
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 8 report injuries (9 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Kia Forte vehicles were involved in 96 fatal crashes with 57 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskAir Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed… · Jan 25, 2022
- Crash riskTrunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the… · Aug 9, 2021
- Crash riskForeign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump… · Apr 13, 2021