2017 Ford Fusion vs 2017 Kia Forte
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Fusion | 2017 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,109 | 301 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 253 | 140 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 28–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,890 mi | 40,789 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 394 | 144 |
| Power Train | 310 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 125 | 46 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 134 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 35 | 29 |
| Steering | 51 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 50 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 43 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 257 | 29 |
| Overheating | 155 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 120 | 12 |
| Stalling | 92 | 48 |
| Vibration / shaking | 71 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 35 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 32 | 10 |
| Won’t start | 22 | 0 |
2017 Ford Fusion
2017 Kia Forte
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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.