2019 Ford Fusion vs 2019 Kia Forte
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Fusion | 2019 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 146 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 159 | 102 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 31–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | 11,412 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 150 | 35 |
| Power Train | 68 | 47 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 22 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 15 |
| Steering | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 77 | 14 |
| Overheating | 52 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 30 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 6 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
2019 Ford Fusion
2019 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.