2020 Kia Forte Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Kia Forte, 1% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Opening trunk may cause damage to rear window as the trunk swings too fast when its opening. The trunk may detach and strike the rear windshield. Vehicle was stationary.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 7 | 5% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 18 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2020 Kia Forte
26 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Kia Forte
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology