2023 Kia Forte vs 2023 Tesla Model 3
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 | 2023 Kia Forte | 2023 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 424 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 46 | 76 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 72 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–32 | 132 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 5,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 177 |
| Steering | 14 | 87 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 51 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 54 |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 27 |
| Suspension | 8 | 19 |
| Structure | 4 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
2023 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.