With 2 recalls and 296 complaints, the 2017 Kia Forte rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

296

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V6220002021-09-08

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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21V2600002021-13-04

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Kia Forte's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 296 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine87

02Exterior Lighting25

03Unknown Or Other22

04Engine And Engine Cooling11

05Electrical System10

296 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Forte Fuel Economy

25–32mpg combined

23-25city

29-34hwy

$1,550-$1,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Kia Forte ranges from 25 to 32 MPG combined across 9 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Forte - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Forte - Manual 6-spd

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Forte 5 - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Forte Koup - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Forte 5 - Automatic (AM7)

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Forte Koup - Automatic (AM7)

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city32 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Forte Koup - Manual 6-spd

26mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr6/10 Average

Forte 5 - Manual 6-spd

25mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2017 Kia Forte

35States

25%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (9%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

3379%

CACalifornia

3138%

TXTexas

3098%

PAPennsylvania

2196%

DCWashington DC

2035%

MDMaryland

1664%

NYNew York

1624%

NJNew Jersey

1554%

DEDelaware

1534%

OHOhio

1444%

AZArizona

1394%

GAGeorgia

1354%

ILIllinois

1303%

MOMissouri

1003%

NCNorth Carolina

942%

TNTennessee

742%

MIMichigan

732%

NH68

UT66

IN66

OROregon

602%

WA57

OK56

MA54

RI49

VA46

CO40

HI36

NV32

MN31

WI30

KY30

CT26

AL23

NE23

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 Kia Forte Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 Kia Forte a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 Kia Forte. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Kia Forte?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Forte. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Kia Forte?

You'll get between 25 and 32 MPG combined from the 2017 Kia Forte, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2017 Kia Forte?

ENGINE problems top the list with 296 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.