2019 Kia Forte safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
11
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 5 report injuries (5 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2019 Kia Forte vehicles were involved in 97 fatal crashes with 56 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskLeft front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it… · Aug 5, 2020
- Crash riskHeadlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming · Oct 31, 2018