Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Kia Forte has 0 recalls, 78 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
78
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 18, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | During a day trip on 9/19/26 my 2020 Kia Forte (purchased new and well maintained) lost power and se... |
| Sep 14, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine has failed in this vehicle just like it has in other 2.0L kia vehicles 2020-2026. The pis... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | ENGINE | My engine is failing due to excessive oil consumption despite having proof of regular oil changes an... |
| Aug 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I experienced a check engine light and had the vehicle diagnosed with codes P0017 and P0014. The veh... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2020 Kia Forte, 2.0L 14F engine, 109,000 miles: On July 3.2026 "check engine" light came on. Drove t... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The infotainment screen is de-laminating. |
| Jun 18, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | STEERING | Steering wheel is turning completely around and made a noise. I noticed my steering wheel is loose ... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Why is KIA still legally allowed to sell defective, death traps? Why is it ok for the service depart... |
| May 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Bought the car 8 months ago from a Kia dealer. It is now pulling the same engine codes, of the infam... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact leased a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle began to chu... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving, the vehicle suddenly began knocking severely, smoking, leaking oil, and then shut off... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving a 2020 Kia Forte on the expressway at normal speed, the vehicle was operating normally... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am reporting a transmission failure in my 2020 Kia Forte with approximately 54,000 miles. The veh... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine burning excessive oil over a quart in 1000 miles. Catalytic converter code P0420 because of t... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | TIRES | Two sets of Kumho Solus TA 31's (195/65 R15 91T) experienced rapid tread wear issues. The problem a... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | AIR BAGS | I was driving a vehicle two cars ahead did and illegal turn the car behind it stopped the truck behi... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2020 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on a bend in the hig... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Trunk open alone. Also trunk open when driver door open. |