2023 Kia Forte Problems, Recalls & Reliability
97 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Kia Forte, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 19/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Driver assistance leads the reports.
Typical
Where 2023 sits among all Forte years
What owners report
Recalls (3)
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at…
Technical service bulletins
45 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2023 Kia Forte. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2023 Kia Forte reliable?
The 2023 Kia Forte drew 97 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 19/100, scored against the model's worst year (2014).
What are the most common 2023 Kia Forte problems?
The top reported problems for the 2023 Kia Forte are driver assistance (22 complaints), steering (13), and electrical (12).
Does the 2023 Kia Forte have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 Kia Forte. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.