Kia Forte engine problems by year
1,112 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 15 Forte model years. The most reported year is 2014 with 213 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 7 | 29% | — | |
| 2023 Forte | 9 | 16% | — | |
| 2022 Forte | 4 | 16% | — | |
| 2021 Forte | 22 | 33% | — | |
| 2020 Forte | 15 | 21% | — | |
| 2019 Forte | 35 | 24% | — | |
| 2018 Forte | 57 | 43% | 67,000 mi | |
| 2017 Forte | 144 | 48% | 72,093 mi | |
| 2016 Forte | 64 | 48% | 67,000 mi | |
| 2015 Forte | 156 | 60% | 86,000 mi | |
| 2014 Forte | 213 | 49% | 98,212 mi | |
| 2013 Forte | 107 | 55% | 85,000 mi | |
| 2012 Forte | 160 | 55% | 100,000 mi | |
| 2011 Forte | 45 | 29% | 105,945 mi | |
| 2010 Forte | 74 | 33% | 101,008 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.