2010 Kia Forte vs 2010 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Kia Forte | 2010 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 221 | 1,242 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 85 | 395 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 145 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–30 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,500 mi | 14,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 41 | 424 |
| Steering | 11 | 371 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 197 |
| Engine | 74 | 33 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 101 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 75 |
| Power Train | 23 | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 45 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 9 |
| Stalling | 15 | 39 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 14 |
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 45 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 35 |
2010 Kia Forte
2010 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.