Before buying a used 2011 Kia Forte, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
| Forte — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Forte — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Forte — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Forte Eco — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| Forte Koup — Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
2011 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
2011 Kia Forte SW FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact…
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission cooler hose, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC129.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
161 complaints filed with NHTSA (28 involving a crash, 12 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.