2023 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
10
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 5 report injuries (5 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2023 Kia Forte vehicles were involved in 26 fatal crashes with 20 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 riskRight front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause… · Apr 1, 2024
- Crash riskRight front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause… · Sep 22, 2023
- Crash riskDue to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which… · Dec 8, 2022