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2019 Kia Forte

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2019 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD.

4/5
Overall
4/5
Frontal crash
4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 30 40 34 267
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 27 37 31 290

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 18V771000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Campaign 20V459000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

217 complaints filed by owners for this model year (22 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 47 Engine 36 Unknown Or Other 22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2019 Kia Forte?

EPA figures for the 2019 Kia Forte reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Kia Forte?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Kia Forte. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2019 Kia Forte?

Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Kia Forte, most often about: Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2019 Kia Forte?

NHTSA gave the 2019 Kia Forte (2019 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.