Kia Forte power train problems by year
213 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 15 Forte model years. The most reported year is 2019 with 47 reports.
| Year | Power Train reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 3 | 13% | — | |
| 2023 Forte | 7 | 12% | — | |
| 2022 Forte | 2 | 8% | — | |
| 2021 Forte | 7 | 10% | — | |
| 2020 Forte | 15 | 21% | — | |
| 2019 Forte | 47 | 32% | 5,280 mi | |
| 2018 Forte | 8 | 6% | — | |
| 2017 Forte | 12 | 4% | — | |
| 2016 Forte | 16 | 12% | — | |
| 2015 Forte | 17 | 7% | 72,500 mi | |
| 2014 Forte | 17 | 4% | 93,006 mi | |
| 2013 Forte | 10 | 5% | — | |
| 2012 Forte | 11 | 4% | — | |
| 2011 Forte | 18 | 12% | 56,220 mi | |
| 2010 Forte | 23 | 10% | 55,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.