Kia ยท 2023
2023 Kia Forte
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2023 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 | 28 | 39 | 32 | 277 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
107 complaints filed by owners for this model year (19 involving a crash, 7 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 2023 Kia Forte?
EPA figures for the 2023 Kia Forte reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2023 Kia Forte?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 Kia Forte?
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia Forte, most often about: Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2023 Kia Forte?
NHTSA gave the 2023 Kia Forte (2023 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.