The 2010 Kia Forte has a high safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 232 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

232

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V3630002018-01-06

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 232 owners have filed complaints about the 2010 Kia Forte. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine52

02Air Bags28

03Tires,wheels12

04Tires9

05Service Brakes8

232 total across 1 model years (2010–2010)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Forte Fuel Economy

26–30mpg combined

22-27city

31-36hwy

$2,250-$2,600/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2010 Kia Forte returns 26–30 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Forte - Automatic 5-spd

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr-1/10 Poor

Forte - Automatic 4-spd

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Forte - Manual 5-spd

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Forte - Automatic 5-spd

26mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city31 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Forte - Manual 6-spd

26mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city32 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2010 Kia Forte

34States

26%in top 3

9% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

3579%

TXTexas

3469%

CACalifornia

3158%

PAPennsylvania

2366%

DCWashington DC

2085%

MDMaryland

1815%

OHOhio

1664%

DEDelaware

1394%

AZArizona

1293%

NYNew York

1213%

ILIllinois

1163%

GAGeorgia

1153%

NJNew Jersey

1133%

NCNorth Carolina

1063%

MOMissouri

902%

MI76

OR68

TN68

WA66

UT64

IN63

OK56

RI54

CO49

VA46

MA44

NH44

NV43

AL39

KY37

WI36

CT31

AR25

MN24

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2010.

Buying a 2010 Kia Forte?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2010 Kia Forte a good car to buy?

The 2010 Kia Forte has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2010 Kia Forte?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2010 Kia Forte. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2010 Kia Forte?

Fuel economy ranges from 26 to 30 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $269 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2010 Kia Forte?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2010 Kia Forte, based on 232 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.