2024 KIA FORTE Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Forte. This model year has 21 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Uncategorized Issues.
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Worst 2024 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Uncategorized Issues
Electrical Faults
Airbag Malfunctions
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Kia Forte. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Kia Forte. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 21 most recent complaints
My car would not go when i gave it gas on a major highway with mu 3 children in the back seat. We almost got into a wreck.
Suspension noise over bumps
Exposed electric wires, airbag system failure codes, breaks non resistance in functional limitation of human safety. Voltage malfunction involves hazardous crash impact results
My car suddenly accelerated while I was pulling into my canopy carport causing me to crash into an old basketball goal and then the wall of my cottage. When this happened I was slowly pulling in to park when the car suddenly accelerated on its own and kept moving forward despite …
Dealership refused to fix my safety system unint failure alont with proof of voltage malfunction
AIRBAG SYSTEM UNIT, AIRBAG SENSOR, VOLTAGE CRONIC MALFUNCTIONING POWER SUPPLY
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I purchased this brand new in 2024 and about 5 months ago it started to just loose power. It almost caused me to be hit several times and the car just won’t go it looses all power and you can press the gas and it won’t go but eventually will start going again. It’s very dangerous…
The car shuts down on my wife multiple times now more than 10 to 15 times and most of the time it’s on the freeway few times she’s had my teenage son with her and I have three videos that I have sent to Kia but they’re refusing to move with buying the car back, saying because the…
While the vehicle was approximately ten months old with approximately 11K miles, it was continuously not functioning properly and would not start/accelerate. My 2024 KIA Forte, which was purchased new from a KIA dealership, has continuously failed to function properly. It had a w…
Car has been in several times for repair clutch assembly clutch plate, flywheel transmission, and the problem continues with shifting it does not want to go into gear it grinds even with the clutch fully to the floor. It will not go into first gear, not going to reverse intermitt…
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Forte GT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH on an off-ramp and making a right turn, the lane assist feature had malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to steer and crash into the guard rail. During the incident, the passenger side …
Police report filed after the vehicle was attempted to be stolen. 3 suspects were found in the car preparing to drive off with the car using the USB method as the cord was on the floor and it is not mine amd suspects were found in the car with it running and begining to move the…
Date of Incident: [XXX] Location: [XXX] To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this letter to report a potential airbag malfunction involving my 2024 Kia Forte GT. On [XXX], I was the driver and sole occupant of my vehicle when I was T-boned on the driver’s side while travel…
2 MONTHS AFTER I BIUGHT CAR, ENGINE LIGHT CAME OFF..AND WILL ONLY BE OFF IF I WOUL RELEASE GAS CAP SEVERL TIMES ETC..IN FEB 2025 THE DEALER SAID ITS 02 SENSOR I HAD IT REPLACED, 2 WEEKS LATER ITS EXACLY SAME..I HAVE READ THE CODEA AND CATALITIC CONVERTER AND EMISSION EXHAUST AND …
2 MONTHS AFTER I BIUGHT CAR, ENGINE LIGHT CAME OFF..AND WILL ONLY BE OFF IF I WOUL RELEASE GAS CAP SEVERL TIMES ETC..IN FEB 2025 THE DEALER SAID ITS 02 SENSOR I HAD IT REPLACED, 2 WEEKS LATER ITS EXACLY SAME..I HAVE READ THE CODEA AND CATALITIC CONVERTER AND EMISSION EXHAUST AND …
Headlights shut off while driving at night. The right turn signal was on and was in a right hand turn when the car hit a small dip. There was the sound that you hear when you turn on the key when the car hit the dip and the healights went off. After pulling off the road and …
There is grinding in the gears when pressing on the gas as well as down shifting and in reverse. The car will rev high and will not shift or down shift at the appropriate time and is stuck in gear.
Hello, I'm trying to fix my front radar calibration right now but the dealership appointments is months away and I cannot wait that long and it's a hazard to be driving on the road with this being unfixed. Also, please have a vietnamese translator on call when/if you contact me b…
The lane assist stopped working properly and pulled me into the guardrail
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2024 Kia Forte.
Recalls for 2024 Kia Forte
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2024 Kia Forte. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2024 Kia Forte — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2024 Kia Forte reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2024 Kia Forte has 21 NHTSA owner complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (9 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Forte?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (9 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (5 complaints). #3: Airbag Malfunctions (5 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Kia Forte?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2024 Kia Forte?▾
The 2024 Kia Forte has 5 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 21 total NHTSA complaints. 1 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2024 Kia Forte have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2024 Kia Forte in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2024 Kia Forte?▾
The 2024 Kia Forte has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Kia Forte reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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