2022 Kia Forte

The 2022 Kia Forte sits at the tail end of a pronounced downward trend in owner complaints within this generation, with 25 complaints representing the second-lowest count in the dataset (behind only 2009 and 2024). Comparing the trajectory from 2017 through 2022—300, 134, 146, 71, 67, to 25 complaints—the model shows a steady and substantial improvement in owner-reported issues. The single recall for 2022 is among the lowest in the generation's history, and the absence of any NHTSA investigations mirrors the pattern established since 2017. Technical Service Bulletins dropped to 38, reflecting both fewer documented service procedures and potentially fewer systemic issues requiring manufacturer attention. The top complaint categories ("Unknown or Other" at 6, followed by engine-related concerns) do not indicate a concentrated, repetitive defect pattern. While 2023 shows a slight uptick to 56 complaints and 3 recalls—suggesting the 2022 figure may partially reflect the model's relative newness in the used market—the 2022 model year nonetheless represents the nadir of the generation's complaint arc. With only 3 crash-related complaints and 1 fire complaint on record, there is no data suggesting a specific safety trend for this model year. The 2022 Kia Forte appears to be a favorable year within this generation, though prospective buyers should verify that any applicable recalls have been addressed.