2022 Kia Forte Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 14%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,371miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Kia Forte, 14% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,371 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“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“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable, with an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound while attempting to make a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was confirmed in the dealer database. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired; however, the dealer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 77,371.”
NHTSA complaint #11768961, filed 2026-10, 77,371 miles“The front passenger-side lower control arm on my 2022 Kia Forte fractured completely without warning during normal driving conditions. There was no collision, curb strike, pothole impact, or accident. The fracture appears clean and brittle, not bent or deformed. The failure caused suspension misalignment, damage to the CV axle, and uneven tire wear, creating a loss-of-control risk. The vehicle was inspected and no impact damage or deformation was found on surrounding suspension components. …”
NHTSA complaint #11704868, filed 2025-12Related recalls
- 22V304000May 5, 2022Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the…Covers: Kia Forte 2021–2022, RIO 2021–2022
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 15 | 23% |
| 2022 | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 | 9 | 13% |
| 2020 | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 6% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 64 | 14% |
| 2013 | 13 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2022 Kia Forte
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia Forte
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology