repaired · 2024 Q1
Steering: column
Risk. Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 Kia ForteProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia Forte, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-304 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia Forte has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Suspension
2Visibility/wiper
2Engine and engine cooling
2Power train
2Seat belts
108 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 Kia Forte recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Forte year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Forte median. How we score
'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Kia Forte safety ratings
2022 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Forte owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I believe that airbags/ airbag sensors have failed or malfunctioned and they are available for inspection. My safety as well as the safety of others was put at risk because the airbags should have deployed and they didn’t putting us further at risk. The problem hasn’t been confirmed or reproduced…
I keep shutting down, not going on something with a forward assist on top of that. I have no control over my car does whatever ones and it’s very unstable Fawzy no control is very unstable very bumpy road to the point I don’t even wanna drive
Hi, On multiple occasions, the car slams on brakes in the middle of traffic, its like it has a mind of its own, I can back up and a car can be passing by all the way across the street and the car will beep and slam on brakes, sometimes while I'm driving and may not be close to a car, the car will…
Own a 2022 Forte?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.