2024 KIA Forte Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Forte years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 15th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 KIA Forte. That ranks 15th out of 16 Forte model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (9 complaints, 35%). Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 KIA Forte problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 35% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 31% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 8% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 KIA Forte recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2024 KIA Forte.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On October 4, 2026, at approximately 27,870 miles, my 2024 Kia Forte GT-Line unexpectedly shut off while I was driving and making a right-hand turn into a parking lot. The vehicle was in Drive when the engine shut off. The instrument cluster continued to indicate âDâ and displayed the message…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while a friend was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was pulling to the right. Suddenly, the vehicle bounced up and down, pulled over and crashed into a railing, and the driver was forced to stop the vehicle using the parking brake. The driver…
This malfunction started in August of 2025 within 12 months of buying this new vehicle. A airbag sensor was replaced, then a national bbb case found the same malfunction only this time it includes the whole safty system failure. I gave the manufacturer a year and they have not corrected the…
Coolant is burning and going into the oil in the engine. Occupancy indicator is malfunctioning causing a drastic amount of liability for death
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the "all cylinders misfiring" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was bad…
Other KIA Forte years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 Forte | 65 | 3 |
| 2022 Forte | 28 | 1 |
| 2021 Forte | 69 | 2 |
| 2020 Forte | 78 | 0 |
| 2019 Forte | 147 | 2 |
| 2018 Forte | 136 | 3 |
| 2017 Forte | 305 | 3 |
| 2016 Forte | 136 | 1 |
| 2015 Forte | 260 | 1 |
| 2014 Forte | 444 | 3 |
| 2013 Forte | 195 | 5 |
| 2012 Forte | 292 | 4 |
| 2011 Forte | 153 | 3 |
| 2010 Forte | 221 | 3 |
| 2009 Forte | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 KIA Forte?
Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, air bags problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 KIA Forte?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2024 KIA Forte a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Forte model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.