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2022 Kia Forte

2022 Kia Forte: engine and forward collision avoidance lead a small set of complaints

Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and forward collision avoidance are tied at the top, each with 4 reports (17%), followed by steering and suspension at 3 reports each (13%). No fires or deaths are reported. The few crashes and the one injury are tied to forward collision avoidance and steering, so those two are worth a close look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Engine0 17%
Tied for the most reported: 4 reports (17%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. One owner describes the engine seizing at low speed. Watch for stalling or sudden loss of power.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 17%
Tied for the most reported: 4 reports (17%), and the only area with an injury (1), plus 1 crash. Owners describe the system braking on its own in traffic. Test the automatic braking behavior carefully.
Steering safety 13%
3 reports (13%), including 1 crash. One owner describes the wheel acting on its own and a related recall repair. Pay attention to how the steering tracks on a test drive.
Suspension0 13%
3 reports (13%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. One owner reports a front lower control arm fracturing during normal driving. A smaller but recurring complaint area.
Seat Belts0 8%
The fewest at 2 reports (8%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. The smallest complaint area for this model year.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 24 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.