2022 Kia Forte Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Kia Forte, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.
“Hello, I purchased my car brand new March 2022. Since April of 2023 I have been having issues with my cars stalling upon acceleration off and on, and the wipers occasionally getting stuck in the upright position especially during heavy rain periods, which makes it hard to see the roads clearly. I have reported these issues to KIA on multiple occasions. My vehicle has been to the dealership for repairs three times for transmission issues: First service date was 6/3/23 I drove the car after having a multi-point inspection and telling the advisor my car was having issues accelerating. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543508, filed 2023-09“The contact leased a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the vehicle failed to respond while the gear shifter was in reverse(R). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was test-driven, and the dealer became aware that the transmission was slipping. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found clutch debris inside the transmission. The dealer cleaned the transmission, replaced the dual clutch, and reprogrammed the TCM and clutch actuator. …”
NHTSA complaint #11687426, filed 2025-09, 32,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017172Apr 17, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are…
- 11004930Jul 11, 2024TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT: This bulletin provides information to replace the Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Oil Pressure Sensor…
- 11000787May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission…
- 10226555Nov 18, 2022TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 15% |
| 2023 | 8 | 12% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 | 7 | 10% |
| 2020 | 16 | 21% |
| 2019 | 48 | 32% |
| 2018 | 8 | 6% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 16 | 12% |
| 2015 | 17 | 6% |
| 2014 | 18 | 4% |
| 2013 | 10 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 | 18 | 12% |
| 2010 | 23 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2022 Kia Forte
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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