Kia Forte 5

20142018 · 16 configurations

Lowest
24
Average
26
Best
28

The Kia Forte 5 has been tested by the EPA across 16 different configurations spanning model years 2014 through 2018. Over this period, the Forte 5 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 24 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 26 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2018
28
2017
28
2016
28
2015
28
2014
27

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Forte 5) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Forte 5. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Forte grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
802
Total Deaths
491

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
7.5%
Fire Occurrence
2.1%
Speeding Involved
14.1%
DUI Involved
18.1%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

76%
Front
13%
Side
11%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes102
Fatalities
72
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2022
Fatal Crashes112
Fatalities
65
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2021
Fatal Crashes116
Fatalities
73
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2020
Fatal Crashes100
Fatalities
62
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2019
Fatal Crashes105
Fatalities
55
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2018
Fatal Crashes78
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2017
Fatal Crashes82
Fatalities
56
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2016
Fatal Crashes57
Fatalities
34
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2015
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.42
2014
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.47

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2017
2
2016
1
2014
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory