2022 Kia Forte recalls and problems

The 2022 Kia Forte has 1 recall and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

How the 2022 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 16 Forte model years — 14th most.

1recalls

28complaints

3crashes

1fires

2injuries

21,840median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Steering

May 5, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V304000 · 30 vehicles

Problem: Kia 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 steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other9

Engine6

Forward Collision Avoidance4

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2022 vs. other Kia Forte years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Kia Forte have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2022 Kia Forte, the latest from May 5, 2022 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Forte?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (9), engine (6), forward collision avoidance (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.