2022 Kia Forte vs 2022 Tesla Model 3
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 | 2022 Kia Forte | 2022 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 752 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 38 | 76 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 53 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–33 | 132 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 6,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 528 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 171 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 166 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 56 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 44 |
| Steering | 3 | 33 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 15 |
| Power Train | 2 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2022 Kia Forte
2022 Tesla Model 3
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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.