Kia Forte engine problems by year
1,119 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 15 Forte model years. The most reported year is 2014 with 214 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 7 | 29% | — | |
| 2023 Forte | 9 | 15% | — | |
| 2022 Forte | 4 | 15% | — | |
| 2021 Forte | 22 | 33% | — | |
| 2020 Forte | 17 | 23% | — | |
| 2019 Forte | 36 | 24% | — | |
| 2018 Forte | 57 | 42% | 67,000 mi | |
| 2017 Forte | 144 | 48% | 72,093 mi | |
| 2016 Forte | 66 | 49% | 67,000 mi | |
| 2015 Forte | 157 | 61% | 86,000 mi | |
| 2014 Forte | 214 | 49% | 98,212 mi | |
| 2013 Forte | 107 | 55% | 85,000 mi | |
| 2012 Forte | 160 | 55% | 100,000 mi | |
| 2011 Forte | 45 | 29% | 105,945 mi | |
| 2010 Forte | 74 | 33% | 101,008 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.