2022 Kia Forte
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 27 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 13th highest complaint count among 16 Forte model years with reports.
Of the 2022 reports, 3 involved a crash and 1 involved a fire. 2 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Steering, columnMay 5, 2022
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
Campaign 22V304000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: forward collision avoidance
4 reports, newest first. Show all
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, May 23, 2024
My car body material looks like a baby toy I have a bas accient and
Electrical system, Air bags, Forward collision avoidance, Oct 10, 2023, crash
I believe that airbags/ airbag sensors have failed or malfunctioned and they are available for inspection. My safety as well as the safety of others was put at risk because the airbags should have deployed and they didn’t putting us further at risk. The problem hasn’t been confirmed or reproduced by anyone professional. The vehicle has not been inspected as of yet. There were no warning signs or lamps of any kind.
Suspension, Seat belts, Forward collision avoidance, Jul 27, 2023
I keep shutting down, not going on something with a forward assist on top of that. I have no control over my car does whatever ones and it’s very unstable Fawzy no control is very unstable very bumpy road to the point I don’t even wanna drive
Service brakes, Back over prevention, Forward collision avoidance, Oct 6, 2022
Hi, On multiple occasions, the car slams on brakes in the middle of traffic, its like it has a mind of its own, I can back up and a car can be passing by all the way across the street and the car will beep and slam on brakes, sometimes while I'm driving and may not be close to a car, the car will just slam on breaks. That has almost caused me multiple accidents and I'm afraid that one day it will. The safety feature on this car is very dangerous.