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Kia · Auto's · 2023
Kia Forte
83
12 complaints
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product.specifications
specs.g_fuel_economy
specs.city_mpg28
specs.highway_mpg39
specs.combined_mpg32
specs.annual_fuel_cost$1850
specs.ghg_score6 / 10
specs.g_engine_drivetrain
specs.engine_size2 L
specs.cylinders4
specs.fuel_typeRegular Gasoline
specs.transmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
specs.drivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
CO₂277 g/mi
specs.g_classification
specs.vehicle_classMidsize Cars

specs.data_sourced_from FuelEconomy.gov (specs.energy_dept)

product.complaints_section12 total
KIA FORTE 2023 AIR BAGS
high
I was driving in a road, when a female deer appeared out of the trees and bushes from the right shoulder of the road. I tried not to hit it but but the deer got in my way. I hit the deer and quickly moved over to the right shoulder. The whole front right of the vehicle was destroyed and the airbags did not open. Sheriff arrived and saw the vehicle, the vehicles debri and the deer which had to be put down. He asked for the vehicles registration and did a report of the accident. The Sheriff then called a local tow company who arrived in a couple of minutes and towed the vehicle to their garage/shop.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 STEERING
high
I was driving home, on my way while driving I approached a curve on my way around the curve my vehicle continued to accelerate to the right as I was going around the curve. I tried to redirect the vehicle back to the left by trying to turn the steering wheel towards the left but I could not control the direction of the way the vehicle continued on. Still trying to turn the steering wheel back towards the left it kept to the right and ran off the road into a tree. Also once impact occurred i don’t remember if the airbags deployed because my head was laying flat on the steering wheel. Once the emergency services arrived I was accessed and removed from the vehicle and transported to the hospital emergency. There were no warning lights or messages what so ever ahead of the accident. A claim with the insurance was filed and also a complaint with the Kia manufacturer was filed. At this time no one has accessed the damages of the vehicle, State Farm has the vehicle at this time.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
critical
Backing out of a driveway that had a mud hole. Car got turned and stuck in the mud. We were trying to push it out and then it started smoking under the drivers tires and then we heard a pop. Next thing the undercarriage is on fire and we got away. Withing minutes the whole car was engulfed in flames. UNKNOWN MODERATE ONLY CAUSE WE WERE STUCK AND COULD EXIT THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER NO NO
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while leaving Walmart and approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware that another driver with a similar vehicle was able to unlock her vehicle with the other driver’s key fob on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The lights flashed, alerting the contact that the vehicle was unlocked. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
KIA FORTE 2023 AIR BAGS
high
My son was in a car accident in my car January 1 at none of the Air bags went off. Not one there is a police report and I have pictures. Its a 2023 kia forte
NHTSAUSJan 2026Source →
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status.certifiedstatus.safe1 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 86. 7 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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