Does the 2010 Kia Forte have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2010 Kia Forte, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 53,500 miles.

Which Kia Forte year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2010 Kia Forte has the most suspension complaints (31), compared with 31 for the 2010.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2010 Kia Forte?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 Kia Forte is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2010 Kia Forte Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2010 Kia Forte, 14% of all 221 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 16 Forte model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 53,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 31; 14% of 221
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 53,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2010 Kia Forte suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 10, 2009, latest Oct 25, 2025.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2009 to Oct 2025; peak Jun 2013 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Kia Forte

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Forte model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20090 (0%)
201031 (14%)
20114 (3%)
20128 (3%)
20139 (5%)
201422 (5%)
20154 (2%)
20169 (7%)
20178 (3%)
20185 (4%)
20195 (3%)
20202 (3%)
20213 (4%)
20224 (15%)
20238 (13%)
20242 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Kia Forte have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 31 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2010 Kia Forte, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 53,500 miles.
Which Kia Forte year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2010 Kia Forte has the most suspension complaints (31), compared with 31 for the 2010.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2010 Kia Forte?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 Kia Forte is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.