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Kia Forte by year

The Forte is a compact car sold from 2010–2020 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl and 1.8L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 28 recalls and 2,370 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
20253035402010201520202010: 26–30 MPG combined2011: 26–30 MPG combined2012: 26–30 MPG combined2013: 26–30 MPG combined2014: 24–29 MPG combined2015: 24–30 MPG combined2016: 24–30 MPG combined2017: 25–32 MPG combined2018: 25–32 MPG combined2019: 31–35 MPG combined2020: 28–35 MPG combined35 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2010 Forte2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl26–303221
2011 Forte2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl26–303154
2012 Forte2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl26–304292
2013 Forte2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl26–305195
2014 Forte1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl24–293444
2015 Forte1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl24–301260
2016 Forte1.6L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl24–301136
2017 Forte1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl25–323305
2018 Forte1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl25–323136
2019 Forte2.0L 4-cyl31–352149
2020 Forte1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl28–35078

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Kia Forte problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Forte, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Engine1,086
  • Electrical System283
  • Air Bags264
  • Unknown or Other257
  • Power Train134
  • Service Brakes112

Selling a Kia Forte: questions

How much is a junk Kia Forte worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Fortes with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Kia Fortes that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2010–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Kia Forte year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2014 Forte (444). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, electrical system and air bags.

Which Kia Forte year has the most recalls?

The 2013 Forte has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 5. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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