2017 Hyundai Elantra 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 Hyundai Elantra | 2017 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 767 | 301 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 157 | 140 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–35 | 28–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 46,400 mi | 40,789 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 290 | 144 |
| Electrical System | 111 | 46 |
| Structure | 134 | 9 |
| Steering | 71 | 9 |
| Power Train | 62 | 12 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 | 43 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 53 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 122 | 48 |
| Check engine light | 97 | 29 |
| Vibration / shaking | 49 | 17 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 38 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 31 | 14 |
| Oil consumption | 27 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 10 |
2017 Hyundai Elantra
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.