Kia ยท 2022
2022 Kia Forte
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 33 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2022 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 | 348 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | 296 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 | 271 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
45 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2022 Kia Forte?
EPA figures for the 2022 Kia Forte reach 33 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2022 Kia Forte?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2022 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 2022 Kia Forte?
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA for the 2022 Kia Forte, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2022 Kia Forte?
NHTSA gave the 2022 Kia Forte (2022 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.