Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Forte5.
The 2022 Kia Forte5 serves as the five-door hatchback variant of the Forte platform, though its practical body style is overshadowed by a concerning reliability record. The vehicle has accumulated 120 total owner complaints, with the Fuel/Propulsion System ranking as the top complaint area—a vulnerability further emphasized by 5 separate recalls. Consequently, this model year occupies a precarious position in the Forte5's reliability history, meaning researchers must exercise particular caution regarding propulsion system integrity when evaluating this iteration.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 121R · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 178 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2864 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.2 / 60.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 61/39 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 53.0-56.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 87.0-94.0 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 14.0-17.0 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 25.0-29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 14.0-17.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 121R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 410 cca |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | AGM VRLA Battery: 640 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 70.0-75.0 psi |
| 1 | 24.0-27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°, Step 3: 90-95° | 24–27 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2022 Kia Forte5 top in one area — the fuel/propulsion system, 15 of 120 reports (12%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 5 recall campaigns target the fuel/propulsion system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 14 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the fuel/propulsion system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 120 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer…
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a… Remedy: Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…
Showing 5 of 113 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC307_OWNR_301 | 2026-06-17 | Electrical System | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN & WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION… |
| SC307_REIMB | 2026-06-17 | Electrical System | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAINGN: REIMBURSEMENT FORM (SC307 Flight#301) - This document is a… |
| CS2312_TSB_R2 | 2026-06-08 | Structure | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER… |
| 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… |
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