Before buying a used 2023 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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2023 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
63 complaints filed with NHTSA (11 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte — Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| Forte — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6 L/100 km (39 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) |
| Forte — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Forte FE — Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 5.7 L/100 km (41 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649.
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.