2022 Kia Forte problems and complaints
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Forte. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (9), Steering (4), Engine (4).
Key takeaways
- 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 32% |
| Steering | 4 | 14% |
| Engine | 4 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 11% |
| Suspension | 3 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 7% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 7% |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-10-05
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable, with an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound while attempting to make a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the failure was conf...
Electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-24
We were told it was the fuel pump. This car has put my son in danger twice. The car stalls out while driving, completely shuts down. He is traumatized due to this occurring in during traffic hour. The car dies and you can’t put it in neutral nor have the hazard light turn on. Complete shut down of car. It has been at...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-20
AC is not blowing cold air even after replacing refrigerant. Mechanic says the compressor has failed, even though the car is only a few years old and has never been involved in any major incidents.
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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.