Kia Forte electrical system problems by year
317 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 15 Forte model years. The most reported year is 2014 with 56 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 6 | 25% | — | |
| 2023 Forte | 9 | 16% | — | |
| 2022 Forte | 1 | 4% | — | |
| 2021 Forte | 8 | 12% | — | |
| 2020 Forte | 11 | 15% | — | |
| 2019 Forte | 22 | 15% | — | |
| 2018 Forte | 16 | 12% | — | |
| 2017 Forte | 46 | 15% | 32,850 mi | |
| 2016 Forte | 21 | 16% | 29,000 mi | |
| 2015 Forte | 29 | 11% | 85,000 mi | |
| 2014 Forte | 56 | 13% | 73,000 mi | |
| 2013 Forte | 25 | 13% | — | |
| 2012 Forte | 32 | 11% | 71,450 mi | |
| 2011 Forte | 16 | 10% | — | |
| 2010 Forte | 19 | 9% | 65,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.