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Kia ForteModel year report

2022 Kia Forte Problems

Compared with other Kia Forte years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

2/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
28filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,840miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
33 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 29 city / 39 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Kia Forte (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2022 Kia Forte. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 9 complaints (32% of the total), followed by engine (4) and forward collision avoidance (4). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,840 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 39 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 13 Kia Forte model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 2 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Seat belts (2), Transmission and drivetrain (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Exterior lighting (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “I've been experiencing issues with steering loosening/tighting for over 1 1/2 years.21,000 miles since I first reported the issue 5/23/24.Within a few months of reporting the steering issue,I started having issues with my car not staying in alligment after a few hundred miles. There are no warning lights.The tension in my steering wheel is inconsistent in a way that it shouldn't be. …”

NHTSA complaint #11707638, filed 2025-12

Engine: “Hi I had my Kia forte GT 2022 for 3 years and my engine light has been on for about 3 months now . I get a check up and an oil change regularly. It comes on and goes off . I told my mechanic and he said I might have to get a new transmission. I only had this brand new car for 3 years . Is there a defect in these Kia forte GT or a recall .”

NHTSA complaint #11653093, filed 2025-04

Forward collision avoidance: “I believe that airbags/ airbag sensors have failed or malfunctioned and they are available for inspection. My safety as well as the safety of others was put at risk because the airbags should have deployed and they didn’t putting us further at risk. The problem hasn’t been confirmed or reproduced by anyone professional. The vehicle has not been inspected as of yet. There were no warning signs or lamps of any kind.”

NHTSA complaint #11549105, filed 2023-10

Steering: “I got into an accident i On December 10th, 2023 my car was totaled out. My steering wheel felt like it was doing its own thing and I crashed straight into a curb and some rocks. I was injured and they had just fixed my steering because of the recall but I don’t know if they did it correctly”

NHTSA complaint #11622041, filed 2024-10

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,800 and 32,000 miles.

20%0–1040%10–2520%25–500%50–7520%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,840 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2021202220232024202520268
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Kia Forte. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Forte · sedan FWD★★★★☆4 / 3554 · 10.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking optional.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Kia Forte version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Forte FWD1.6L 4-cyl7-speed automatic273530$2,250
Forte FWD1.6L 4-cyl6-speed manual223126$2,600
Forte FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT293933$2,050
Forte FE FWD2.0L 4-cylCVT314135$1,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Kia Forte → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 39 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 39 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Forte

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20242639,0000432Too new to compareToo new
20236627,500343284 · MoreToo new
20222821,84014332 · FewerRising
20216928,438243150 · TypicalStable
2020787,000043125 · FewerRising
201915010,403243472 · MoreStable
201813633,937352850 · TypicalRising
201730540,000352878 · MoreStable
201613644,500152834 · FewerStable
201526275,000152936 · TypicalFalling
201444479,250342879 · MoreFalling
201319579,979542849 · TypicalStable
201229281,600442862 · TypicalStable
201115477,706342850 · TypicalRising
201022170,1303—2857 · TypicalStable

All Kia Forte model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Kia Forte have?

NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 2022 Kia Forte as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Kia Forte is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 9 complaints (32% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2022 Kia Forte been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Kia Forte do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Kia Forte 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Kia Forte get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Kia Forte (Forte, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 33 mpg combined, 29 city and 39 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Kia Forte reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,840 miles and the middle half falls between 12,800 and 32,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.