2023 Kia Forte problems and complaints
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Forte. The most-reported areas: Steering (15), Electrical System (11), Forward Collision Avoidance (10).
Key takeaways
- 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 15% |
| Engine | 9 | 14% |
| Suspension | 8 | 12% |
| Power Train | 8 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 12% |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 8% |
| Structure | 4 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-22
While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph, my vehicle suddenly lost normal braking function. The brake pedal felt loose, and I had to press it nearly to the floor for the vehicle to slow down. Even then, stopping took significantly longer than normal. Pumping the brake pedal approximately five times temporar...
Electrical System,wheels - filed 2026-10-13
Front left tire blew out, plastic liner became shredded due to it. Beneath that plastic liner sits the main electrical wiring harness which rubs against the wheel creating sparks leading to total engine fire and failure
Steering - filed 2026-10-06
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and was difficult to turn. Due to the failure, the vehicle unexpectedly swayed from left to right. The contact stated that the vehicle felt a...
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More for the 2023 Kia Forte
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.