Kia Forte

20102024 · 52 configurations

Lowest
26
Average
29
Best
34

The Kia Forte has been tested by the EPA across 52 different configurations spanning model years 2010 through 2024. Over this period, the Forte has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 26 MPG to 34 MPG, with an overall average of 29 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.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2024
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2024
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2024
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$1,850283932MPG
2023
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2023
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2023
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$1,850283932MPG
2022
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2022
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$1,800293933MPG
2021
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2021
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$1,800294033MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$1,950273731MPG
2020
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7)Regular
$2,000273530MPG
2020
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$1,800294033MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$1,950273731MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Regular
$1,750304034MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$1,950273731MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$1,850293732MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,150253328MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$1,850293832MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2016
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,050253629MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,150243528MPG
2016
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,000263730MPG
2015
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,050253629MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,050253629MPG
2015
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,000263730MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,150243528MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,150243428MPG
2014
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,150243528MPG
2014
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,050253629MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,050253529MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2013
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,050253529MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,050253529MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300223126MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$2,000273630MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG

Historical Efficiency

2024
32
2023
32
2022
33
2021
33
2020
33
2019
34
2018
32
2017
32
2016
30
2015
30
2014
29
2013
29
2012
29
2011
29
2010
30

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Forte) 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. 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
1,496
Total Deaths
964

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
8.0%
Fire Occurrence
3.4%
Speeding Involved
15.7%
DUI Involved
17.8%
Primary Impact Zone

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

77%
Front
14%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes244
Fatalities
175
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2022
Fatal Crashes253
Fatalities
175
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2021
Fatal Crashes221
Fatalities
135
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2020
Fatal Crashes186
Fatalities
118
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2019
Fatal Crashes151
Fatalities
83
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2018
Fatal Crashes113
Fatalities
76
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2017
Fatal Crashes116
Fatalities
81
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2016
Fatal Crashes109
Fatalities
64
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2015
Fatal Crashes61
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2014
Fatal Crashes42
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.60

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2023
3
2021
2
2019
2
2017
2
2016
1
2014
1
2013
1
2012
2
2011
1
2010
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory