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2024 Kia Forte

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Forte.

The 2024 Kia Forte enters its sixteenth model year with just 23 total owner complaints and zero recalls, a stark contrast to the nameplate's peak in 2014 when 437 complaints were logged across the 2009–2024 history. The leading complaint category remains classified as "Unknown Or Other," suggesting no dominant defect pattern has emerged for this generation. Compared to the inaugural 2009 model's single complaint — a low watermark likely skewed by reporting lag — the current tally positions the 2024 Forte as a relatively quiet year in a lineage that has seen wide variance, indicating the compact sedan's latest iteration continues a trend of improved field reliability.

Model year2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tail / brake / turnEXTOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	182.7 in
Overall width	70.9 in
Overall height	56.7 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Curb weight	2769 lb
Track (front / rear)	60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Forte of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–8.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2022 GT Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2022	GT Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-4	6.40 sec	14.90 sec	201 hp	FWD
2020	GT Sedan 1.6L Turbo I-4	6.70 sec	15.00 sec	201 hp	FWD
2019	EX Sedan 2.0L I-4	8.10 sec	16.40 sec	147 hp	FWD
2019	EX Sedan 2.0L I-4	8.10 sec	16.40 sec	147 hp	FWD
2019	EX Sedan 2.0L I-4	8.20 sec	16.40 sec	147 hp	FWD
2019	EX Launch Edition Sedan 2.0L I-4	8.70 sec	16.70 sec	147 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts

53-56 ft-lbs

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)

70.0-75.0 psi

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep M6 bolts: Step 1: 52 inch lbs.

2	104-112 inch lbs.; M8 bolts: Step 1: 7 ft. lbs.	104–112 in
2	14-17

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	13-16 ft. lbs.	13–16 ft. lbs
2	90

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	13-16 ft. lbs.	13–16 ft. lbs
2	90

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

At 6,000 mi	Intercooler (inspect)
Every 6,000 mi	Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
At 8,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 8,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 12,000 mi	Intercooler (inspect)
Every 16,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 32,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 48,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill)
At 56,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The Kia Forte has seen a significant downward trend in federal complaints and technical service bulletins since the high volumes recorded between 2010 and 2015. The 2024 model year represents the low point of this arc, with only 23 complaints and 21 TSBs, the lowest figures in the provided record. Furthermore, the 2024 model reports zero recalls and zero investigations, a sharp contrast to the multiple recalls seen in nearly every previous year. While the 2024 data notes issues with the engine and suspension, the root cause for the six "Unknown Or Other" complaints is not specified. Because it sits at the most stable point of the vehicle's historical trend, this is a very good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

5 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23’24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 23 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other6

Engine3

Electrical System,Air Bags,Engine1

Suspension1

Electrical System,Air Bags,Service Brakes1

Electrical System,Air Bags,Visibility/Wiper1

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Air Bags1

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 21 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB_ELE422	2026-05-27	Electrical System	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM…
TSB_ELE417	2026-04-14	Electrical System	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin…
PS797	2025-12-09	Back Over Prevention	PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop…
TSB_GEN103	2025-11-13	Unknown Or Other	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TIRE MOBILITY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides…
TSB_TRA046_R5	2025-04-17	Power Train	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Forte. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Forte have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.