2021 Kia Forte vs 2021 Toyota Camry
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 | 2021 Kia Forte | 2021 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 67 | 154 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 71 | 181 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 20 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–33 | 26 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 77 |
| Engine | 22 | 6 |
| Power Train | 7 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 8 |
| Steering | 9 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 5 |
2021 Kia Forte
2021 Toyota Camry
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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.