2018 Kia Forte vs 2019 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 | 2018 Kia Forte | 2019 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 136 | 147 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 100 | 102 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 31–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,617 mi | 11,412 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 57 | 36 |
| Power Train | 8 | 47 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 17 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 7 |
| Steering | 5 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 28 | 17 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2018 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.