2024 Kia Forte Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2024 Kia Forte recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2024 Kia Forte.

Most common 2024 Kia Forte problems

Problem areas named in the 26 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Unknown Or Other	9
Engine	8
Air Bags	7
Electrical System	6
Power Train	4
Lane Departure	2
Forward Collision Avoidance	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Service Brakes	2
Suspension	2

What owners report

2026-10-04, Power Train
On October 4, 2026, at approximately 27,870 miles, my 2024 Kia Forte GT-Line unexpectedly shut off while I was driving and making a right-hand turn into a parking lot. The vehicle was in Drive when the engine shut off. The instrument cluster continued to indicate “D” and displayed the message: “Engine Off! Shift to P or N, then start engine.” The tachometer indicated 0 RPM, and the gas pedal was unresponsive. I photographed the instrument cluster immediately following the event. This was not the first occurrence of an abnormal shutdown. On two previous occasions, while backing up in a parking lot, the vehicle displayed a similar instruction requiring me to place the vehicle in Par

2026-09-21, Suspension
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while a friend was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was pulling to the right. Suddenly, the vehicle bounced up and down, pulled over and crashed into a railing, and the driver was forced to stop the vehicle using the parking brake. The driver was unable to maintain steering control due to the severe pulling to the right. After exiting the vehicle, the driver became aware that the frame and engine were sitting on the ground on the right side. Due to the crash, the driver sustained a black eye, a bruise behind the jaw, a bruised thigh, and a bruised left foot; however, no medical attention was sought. The vehicle was towed to a Jeep Chrysle

2026-07-27, Air Bags
This malfunction started in August of 2025 within 12 months of buying this new vehicle. A airbag sensor was replaced, then a national bbb case found the same malfunction only this time it includes the whole safty system failure. I gave the manufacturer a year and they have not corrected the malfunction. I am forced to drive a unsafe car *if I get hit my airbags will NOT DEPLOY*

2026-07-13, Air Bags
Coolant is burning and going into the oil in the engine. Occupancy indicator is malfunctioning causing a drastic amount of liability for death

2026-06-16, Engine
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated and the "all cylinders misfiring" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was bad fuel in the tank that needed to be drained. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was diesel in the tank. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted; the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle loss automotive power while the accelerator pedal was depressed. A dealer was

2024 Kia Forte questions

Does the 2024 Kia Forte have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2024 Kia Forte at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Kia Forte?

Based on 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (9), Engine (8), Air Bags (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2024 Kia Forte has been fixed?

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