Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Kia Forte
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Kia Forte has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 305 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V031000 Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V622000 Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V260000 Foreign Particles May Cause Oil Pump to Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 145 complaints
- Unknown or Other 49 complaints
- Electrical System 47 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 44 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 29 complaints
- Air Bags 18 complaints
Of the 305 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 305 complaints, owners report 21 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,200–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Kia Forte has a moderate number of complaints, primarily related to engine issues. Three recalls target significant safety concerns, including air bags and engine problems. While not extensive, the complaint data indicates potential reliability issues, particularly with the engine system.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant replacement
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine noise or knocking
- Oil leak or low pressure
- Air bag warning light
- Electrical malfunctions
- Trunk latch not working
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Kia Forte at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.