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Reliability Database
Kia

Forte

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.4)
3 Generations
12 Engines Rated
2,497 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
5 recommended 3 caution 4 avoid

Generation Timeline

2010-2013 1st
3 engines
896 complaints 🔥 51 ☠ 6
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.0)
→
2014-2018 2nd
6 engines
1,242 complaints 🔥 72 ☠ 5
2.4L ⚠️ Caution (2.2)
→
2019-2025 3rd
3 engines
359 complaints 🔥 10 ☠ 1
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.4)
→
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