Kia Forte 2018
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Safety Ratings, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2018 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD, manufacturered by Hyundai-kia America Technical Center Inc (hatci).
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Large Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
The overall safety rating for this vehicle is: 5
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | KNA KNA 3KP KNA 3KP KNA | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 23 - 29 MPG | 29 - 37 MPG | 279 - 353 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Forte 5 - Forte Koup - Forte Koup - Forte (gdi) - Forte (mpi) -
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What is the MPG of a 2018 Kia Forte?
- The 2018 Kia Forte has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 23 - 29 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 29 - 37 MPG.
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What is the safety rating of the 2018 Kia Forte?
- The overall safety rating of the 2018 Kia Forte is 5 stars.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2018 Kia Forte?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2018 Kia Forte can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2018 Kia Forte?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2018 Kia Forte is $2000.
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Where is the 2018 Kia Forte produced?
- The 2018 Kia Forte is produced in Tijuana Michigan, Mexico.
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Are there recalls for the 2018 Kia Forte?
- There are 9 recall(s) for the 2018 Kia Forte, additional information is below.
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Does the 2018 Kia Forte work with Apple Carplay?
- The Forte does support Apple Carplay.
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Does the 2018 Kia Forte work with Android Auto?
- The Forte does have Android Auto support.
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What is the GVWR of a 2018 Kia Forte?
- The 2018 Kia Forte has a GVWR of 3880 - 3902 lbs.
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How much horsepower does the 2018 Kia Forte have?
- The 2018 Kia Forte has 147 horsepower.
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How much does the 2018 Kia Forte weigh?
- The 2018 Kia Forte is listed to weigh 2873 - 2928 lbs.
- 1.6L 4 cylinder 7-speed automated manual
- 2L 4 cylinder 6-speed manual
- 2L 4 cylinder 6-speed automatic with select shift
The overall safety rating for this vehicle is: 5
| Front Crash Rating | Front Drivers Side | Front Passenger Side |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Side Crash Rating | Side Drivers Side | Side Passenger Side |
| 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Pole Crash Rating | Rollover Rating | Rollover Possibility |
| 5 | 4 | 0.103 |
Recall 230747 [USA]: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Recall 195017 [USA]: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Recall 193391 [USA]: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 2022023 [Canada]: Airbag
Recall 2021504 [Canada]: Structure
Recall 2021224 [Canada]: Engine
Recall 2021039 [Canada]: Engine
Recall 2022023 [Canada]: Airbag
Recall 2021504 [Canada]: Structure
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Automatic (AM7) Front-Wheel Drive Forte 5
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI Transmission Automatic (AM7) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.0189 City mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 24.9259 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 332 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 26.8993 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 34 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 6 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 6 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 30 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29.7811 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 23 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 98 Vehicle record id 39064 Model name (carline) Forte 5 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic (AM7) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 32.2 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 42.6 EPA vehicle size class Large Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -250 If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T 3-character manufacturer code KMX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Wed Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2017 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 EST 2018 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) N Manual 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Forte 5
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI Transmission Manual 6-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1000 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.9004 City mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 22.8912 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 353 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 25.2951 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 35 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 5 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 5 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 29.0199 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 23 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 98 Vehicle record id 39065 Model name (carline) Forte 5 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 29.3 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 41.4 EPA vehicle size class Large Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -1000 If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T 3-character manufacturer code KMX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Wed Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2017 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 EST 2018 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) N Automatic (S6) Front-Wheel Drive Forte
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Transmission Automatic (S6) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 1250 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 9.29719 City mpg for fuel type 1, 29 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 28.6542 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 279 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 32 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 31.9841 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 30 EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 7 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 7 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 37 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 37.2791 Vehicle record id 38933 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) Forte Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 96 Transmission Automatic (S6) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 37.6559 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 54.7735 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 1250 3-character manufacturer code KMX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Thu Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Wed Dec 20 00:00:00 EST 2017 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) N Manual 6-spd Front-Wheel Drive Forte
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Transmission Manual 6-spd Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 10.6254 City mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 24.9954 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 314 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28.4977 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 31 EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 6 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1950 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 6 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 34 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 34.3867 Vehicle record id 38934 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) Forte Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 96 Transmission Manual 6-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 32.3 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 50.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars 3-character manufacturer code KMX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Thu Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Wed Dec 20 00:00:00 EST 2017 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) N Automatic (S6) Front-Wheel Drive Forte
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI Transmission Automatic (S6) Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 10.6254 City mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 24.9747 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 318 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28.1819 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 32 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 6 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1950 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 6 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 33 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 33.4286 Vehicle record id 38935 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 15 Model name (carline) Forte Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 96 Transmission Automatic (S6) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 32.2703 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 48.4405 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars 3-character manufacturer code KMX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Thu Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Wed Dec 20 00:00:00 EST 2017 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) N Automatic (S6) Front-Wheel Drive Forte 5
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI Transmission Automatic (S6) Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 10.6254 City mpg for fuel type 1, 25 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 24.9081 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 317 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 28.1716 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 33 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 6 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1950 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 6 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 34 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 33.5432 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 23 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 98 Vehicle record id 38941 Model name (carline) Forte 5 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic (S6) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 32.1744 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 48.6265 EPA vehicle size class Large Cars 3-character manufacturer code KMX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Thu Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 EST 2018 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) N
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION: Forte - Test: JKMXV02.04E3
Description Data Displacement (L) 2 Curb Weight (lbs.) 2873 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs.) 3880 Equivalent Test Weight (lbs.) 3125 Test Drive Description 2-Wheel Drive, Front Transmission Type Description Semi-Automatic KIA MOTORS CORPORATION: Forte - Test: JKMXV02.04E5
Description Data Displacement (L) 2 Curb Weight (lbs.) 2873 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs.) 3880 Equivalent Test Weight (lbs.) 3125 Test Drive Description 2-Wheel Drive, Front Transmission Type Description Semi-Automatic KIA MOTORS CORPORATION: Forte - Test: JKMXV02.04F3
Description Data Displacement (L) 2 Curb Weight (lbs.) 2928 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs.) 3902 Equivalent Test Weight (lbs.) 3250 Test Drive Description 2-Wheel Drive, Front Transmission Type Description Semi-Automatic
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- TSBENG178_R3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Tsb: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc18) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting â¿¿in use performance trackingâ¿ emi
- TSBTRA078 - POWER TRAIN: Tsb: transmission logic improvement - this bulletin provides the procedure to optimize the logic of the transmission control unit (tcu) on 2017-2018my soul (ps) and forte (ydm) and 2016-2018my optima (jfa) vehicles equipped with 1.6t gdi th
- TSBENG208 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Tsb: ecu logic improvement for P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and/or P219C00, P219D00, P219E00, P219F00 - this bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the engine control module (ecm) on some 2017-2018my forte (ydm) vehicl
- PS613 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Pitstop: instrument cluster replacement, mileage setting with kds - this publication provides the kds service procedure for mileage setting on the listed vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.
- PS610 - SEAT BELTS: Pitstop: srs dtc B176200 and/or B168400- this pitstop provides information regarding a possible mismatch of a srscm (supplemental restraint system control module) and driver seat belt buckle that may set the srs dtc(s) B168400 and/or B17620
- TSBENG178_R2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Tsb: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc18) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicles sold in c
- TSBELE159 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Tsb: steering wheel mounted audio control malfunction - this bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, replace the clock spring assembly on some 2014-2018my forte (yd/ydm) vehicles, produced from february 20, 2013 throug
- TSBCLI044 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Tsb: service action: a/c refrigerant overfill (sa372) - this bulletin provides the procedure to recover and recharge the air conditioning system on certain 2019my niro hybrid (de hev) and niro plug-in hybrid (de phev) vehicles, produced fro
- TSBENG083_R1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Tsb: special service information & specifications for gdi high pressure fuel system - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all kia vehicles equipped with gasoline
- PS067_R1 - ENGINE (PWS): Pitstop: cylinder head steel ball inspection and installation - this pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: * 3.3l & 3.8l lambda engines for 2007-2008my sorento (bl), * 2.0l nu e
- TSBENG170_R1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Tsb: adaptive values reset for dtc P0016 - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to reset adaptive values on some 2017-2018my forte (ydm) 2.0l mpi vehicles, produced from may
- PS576 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pitstop: battery dealer / customer mode switch - this pitstop provides information regarding a new interface related to the electronic dealer / customer mode switch setting on the new forte (bdm).
- PS564 - EQUIPMENT: Pitstop - clock concerns on uvo eservices (uvo 3.0) - this pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on uvo eservices (uvo 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018my vehicles.
- TSBENG186 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Tsb - service action: spark plug replacement (sa342) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the spark plugs on some 2018my forte (ydm), produced from november 21, 2017 through april 12, 2018, and 2018my rio (sc) vehicles, both pr
- TSBENG178_R1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Tsb - data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc18) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?In use performance tracking? Emissions da
- PS551 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: Pitstop - rattle noise from rear of the vehicle (ps551) - this pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door or trunk on some 2016my-2018my vehicles.
- PS539 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
- TSBTRA047_R2 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT: Tsb - driveshaft serviceability - this bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic tr
- TSBCHA085_R1 - STRUCTURE: Tsb - service action: sub frame replacement (sa323) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace the sub frame on some 2018my forte (yd), produced from august 31, 2017 through september 4, 2017, and some 2018my forte (ydm) vehicles, pr
- PS537 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Pitstop - instantaneous fuel mileage not present on instrument cluster display - this pitstop provides information regarding the instantaneous fuel mileage not displayed in the fuel economy menu of the trip computer in type a instrument clu
- TSBENG178 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL: Tsb - data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc18) - this bulletin provides information related to extracting ?In use performance tracking? Emissions data from the engine control unit (ecu) of certain vehicles sold in
- TSBTRA067 - POWER TRAIN: Tsb - automatic transmission oil pressure characteristic values data transfer - this bulletin provides information regarding data transfer of automatic transmission (a/t) characteristic values on 2015my-2018my k900 (kh) vehicles equipped wi
- TSBENG181 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Tsb - service action: ignition coil or coil rfi spring replacement for dtc p030x (sa321) - this bulletin provides the procedure to replace all four (4) ignition coils or replace all four (4) coil radio frequency interference (rfi) springs o
- TSBBOD177 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Tsb - antenna pole location during transport - this bulletin provides information regarding the shipping location of the antenna pole in all 2018my forte (ydm) 5 door sx and all 2018my rio (sc) vehicles at delivery to dealers and transporta
- PS511 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pitstop - bluetooth information and troubleshooting - this pitstop contains information on pairing a device on 2018 my vehicles; the differences in pairing instructions if it is the 1st phone or a 2nd phone that needs to be paired; and how
- PS512 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Pitstop: quick start guide (qsg) discoloration - some 2017-2018my forte (ydm) vehicles may experience some fading/discoloring (yellowing) of the quick start guide (qsg) installed prior to delivery to your dealer. In the event you encounter
The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Kia Forte 2018 as well as their FCC IDs if available
- 2xRFK-KIA-A7200: 2 x Kia Forte 2017-2018 / 4-Button Flip Key / PN: 95430-A7200 / OSLOKA-875T (YD) (OEM) (Bundle of 2)
FCC ID: OSLOKA-875T (YD) - FKB-KIA-A7000: 2013-2018 Kia Forte / Remote Flip Key Blade / HY15 / PN: 81996-A7000 (OEM)
- FKB-KIA-049: 2013-2018 Kia Forte / Remote Flip Key Blade / PN: HY15 (AFTERMARKET)
- EKB-KIA-018: 2014-2018 Kia Forte / Emergency Key / HY15 / PN: 81996-A7020 (AFTERMARKET)
- EKB-KIA-A7020: 2014-2018 Kia Forte / Emergency Key / HY15 / PN: 81996-A7020 (OEM)
- ILCO-AX00012990: 2017 - 2018 Kia Forte / 4-Button Flip Key / PN: 95430-A7200 / OSLOKA-875T (AFTERMARKET)
FCC ID: OSLOKA-875T (YD) - RFK-KIA-FT04: 2017-2018 Kia Forte / 4-Button Flip Key / PN: 95430-A7200 / OSLOKA-875T (YD) (AFTERMARKET)
FCC ID: OSLOKA-875T OSLOKA875T - RFK-KIA-A7200: 2017-2018 Kia Forte / 4-Button Flip Key / PN: 95430-A7200 / OSLOKA-875T (YD) (OEM)
FCC ID: OSLOKA-875T (YD) - RFK-KIA052: 2017-2018 Kia Forte / 4-Button Flip Key / PN: 95430-A7200 / OSLOKA-875T (YD) (OEM Refurb)
FCC ID: OSLOKA-875T OSLOKA875T - RSK-KIA-A7600: 2017-2018 Kia Forte / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 95440-A7600 / CQOFN00100 (OEM)
FCC ID: CQOFN00100 - RSK-KIA-M6000: 2018-2020 Kia Forte / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 95440-M6000 / CQOFD00430 (OEM)
FCC ID: CQOFD00430
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| ABS | Standard |
| Active Safety Sys Note | Hill Start Assist Control |
| Air Bag Loc Curtain | 1st & 2nd Rows |
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Side | 1st Row (Driver & Passenger) |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Axles | 2 |
| Base Price | 16800 |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| DisplacementCC | 2000.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 122.04748818946 |
| DisplacementL | 2.0 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | FWD/Front Wheel Drive |
| Dynamic Brake Support | Standard |
| ESC | Standard |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| EngineHP | 147 |
| EngineKW | 109.6179 |
| Engine Manufacturer | KMC |
| Engine Model | MPI Nu |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | KIA |
| MakeID | 499 |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. |
| Manufacturer Id | 14282 |
| Model | Forte |
| ModelID | 2462 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
| NCSA Make | KIA |
| NCSA Model | Forte |
| Plant City | TIJUANA |
| Plant Company Name | Kia Motors Mexico S.A. De C.V. (KMM) |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Rear Visibility System | Optional |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Seat Rows | 2 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Series | LX Base |
| Steering Location | Left Hand Drive (LHD) |
| TPMS | Direct |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| VIN | 3KPFK4A74JE258411 |
| Valve Train Design | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Wheel Base Short | 106.3 |
| Wheel Size Front | 15 |
| Wheel Size Rear | 15 |
| Wheels | 4 |
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| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210404 |
I took a rd trip and downloaded root just to track my adventures and maybe side with quote offered. I've been tracking miles since i got the car! Listening to its functions. There's something off for sure. The hr ride there with speed performance was ok. The night rd back on hwy was the ultimate mind shifter for an indication of the gears not properly shifting and picking up speed. As i road about 70mph i left laned to pass vehicles slowing on right. As i accelerated to pick up speed it topped off at 80! I continued to press gas petal slowly down till reached floor then i slowed and got back in the rt lane! Cruised it down to about 50 and put it in standard! 5th gear and sped up till gear change and put in 6th gear for ride. It did not puck up speed as it should've and it still stalled at 80!!!!!! There's more to this on small notes and i know something is off! I'm no crash dummy! The 2018 kia doesn't smoothly accelerate either from a stopped point. Acts as if there's horse power with easing on the gas from a stopped point. Also with a/c on driving it makes a wired noise after awhile. That happened twice where i turned it off. When manually driving it's like riding in standard without upshifting with the stick. Feels like i have to let off gas for it to properly change gears then accelerate. It's like the car does what it want and i have to work with it! That's scary! I haven't had the vehicle over a month! I told dealership where bought it from and they said if no lights came on there's pretty much nothing. Car doesn't even have 70,0000 miles on it!!! I'd hate not to prevent something seeing i explained this!
| No | No | N | None | None | 20210403 |
I took a rd trip and downloaded root just to track my adventures and maybe side with quote offered. I've been tracking miles since i got the car! Listening to its functions. There's something off for sure. The hr ride there with speed performance was ok. The night rd back on hwy was the ultimate mind shifter for an indication of the gears not properly shifting and picking up speed. As i road about 70mph i left laned to pass vehicles slowing on right. As i accelerated to pick up speed it topped off at 80! I continued to press gas petal slowly down till reached floor then i slowed and got back in the rt lane! Cruised it down to about 50 and put it in standard! 5th gear and sped up till gear change and put in 6th gear for ride. It did not puck up speed as it should've and it still stalled at 80!!!!!! There's more to this on small notes and i know something is off! I'm no crash dummy! The 2018 kia doesn't smoothly accelerate either from a stopped point. Acts as if there's horse power with easing on the gas from a stopped point. Also with a/c on driving it makes a wired noise after awhile. That happened twice where i turned it off. When manually driving it's like riding in standard without upshifting with the stick. Feels like i have to let off gas for it to properly change gears then accelerate. It's like the car does what it want and i have to work with it! That's scary! I haven't had the vehicle over a month! I told dealership where bought it from and they said if no lights came on there's pretty much nothing. Car doesn't even have 70,0000 miles on it!!! I'd hate not to prevent something seeing i explained this!
| Crash | No | Y | None | None | 20210325 |
I got my 18 kia was purchased with 25k miles on it and when it got around 72,000 miles the car started to shut off, make a grinding noise at times and the check engine light was on. I took the car to kia and gave them all my oil change receipts. They said i was missing 1 maybe 2 so it wouldn't be covered. So picked the vehicle up took it by o riley's where they tested it and said it was a crank shaft sensor we replaced that and it did not fix the problem. We've been driving it because it's our only form of transportation so today my husband was driving it and thankfully not going very fast when it cut off, my husband tried to put it in neutral to restart and ended up going down a hill and hit a tree. Kia needs to do something about this issue! My husband could have been really hurt and thank god i was not in it i'm pregnant nor my 2 small children. This has really made me not ever want another kia or will i ever recommend one to a friend or family member! What's kia waiting for to fix this problem? Someone to die first because the car cuts off in traffic and you get slammed!!! What if this was a teenage in their first car they would not know what to do i barley know what to do when it stalls i'm traffic. Just ridiculous!*dt
| Crash | No | Y | None | None | 20210324 |
I got my 18 kia was purchased with 25k miles on it and when it got around 72,000 miles the car started to shut off, make a grinding noise at times and the check engine light was on. I took the car to kia and gave them all my oil change receipts. They said i was missing 1 maybe 2 so it wouldn't be covered. So picked the vehicle up took it by o riley's where they tested it and said it was a crank shaft sensor we replaced that and it did not fix the problem. We've been driving it because it's our only form of transportation so today my husband was driving it and thankfully not going very fast when it cut off, my husband tried to put it in neutral to restart and ended up going down a hill and hit a tree. Kia needs to do something about this issue! My husband could have been really hurt and thank god i was not in it i'm pregnant nor my 2 small children. This has really made me not ever want another kia or will i ever recommend one to a friend or family member! What's kia waiting for to fix this problem? Someone to die first because the car cuts off in traffic and you get slammed!!! What if this was a teenage in their first car they would not know what to do i barley know what to do when it stalls i'm traffic. Just ridiculous!*dt
| Crash | No | Y | None | None | 20210115 |
Note: the individual submitting this statement of facts is prepared and willing to testify before congress or any court of law that all of which that is contained within this submission is based on facts and truth . Also let it be known a degree in "applied science in automotive & diesel technology and advanced drill fluids technology & engineering" is held by this individual and the later degree deals with the construction and engineering of newtonian and non-newtonian fluids (i.E.> water based and oil based fluids such as a engine oil ) is well within the individuals understanding of the molecular construction and deconstruction of elements . I was approached by a friend who had a situation that required quick action if any hopes of a remedy were to prevail , and the end result for myself would be owning a 2018 kia forte . The said vehicle had a total of 41,117 miles calculated and displayed on the information display attached to the instrument cluster . The vehicle was well maintained by the kia dealership as promised up to the warranty period of 12000 miles as promised by kia , at no extra charge to the customer. Afterwards the 1st original owner would continue the schedules service as outlined in the owners manual . This maintenance service would always be performed at the owners usual trusted repair shop and if not within the area at the time service was needed , a reputable repair shop would be the choice . With a well maintained vehicle in my possession i soon experienced an engine failure due to metal shavings causing poor oil circulation and paired with several other factors causing sludge build up which rendered my vehicle garbage . The dealership claimed it was due to negligence and improper maintenance . The failure happened while my children were in the vehicle during a thunderstorm with flash flooding . "satisfaction guarantee" is a lie !
| Crash | No | Y | None | None | 20210114 |
Note: the individual submitting this statement of facts is prepared and willing to testify before congress or any court of law that all of which that is contained within this submission is based on facts and truth . Also let it be known a degree in "applied science in automotive & diesel technology and advanced drill fluids technology & engineering" is held by this individual and the later degree deals with the construction and engineering of newtonian and non-newtonian fluids (i.E.> water based and oil based fluids such as a engine oil ) is well within the individuals understanding of the molecular construction and deconstruction of elements . I was approached by a friend who had a situation that required quick action if any hopes of a remedy were to prevail , and the end result for myself would be owning a 2018 kia forte . The said vehicle had a total of 41,117 miles calculated and displayed on the information display attached to the instrument cluster . The vehicle was well maintained by the kia dealership as promised up to the warranty period of 12000 miles as promised by kia , at no extra charge to the customer. Afterwards the 1st original owner would continue the schedules service as outlined in the owners manual . This maintenance service would always be performed at the owners usual trusted repair shop and if not within the area at the time service was needed , a reputable repair shop would be the choice . With a well maintained vehicle in my possession i soon experienced an engine failure due to metal shavings causing poor oil circulation and paired with several other factors causing sludge build up which rendered my vehicle garbage . The dealership claimed it was due to negligence and improper maintenance . The failure happened while my children were in the vehicle during a thunderstorm with flash flooding . "satisfaction guarantee" is a lie !
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201118 |
Gas cap cover does not effectively open when i pull the lever inside unless i first push in the cover. Car is stationary.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201117 |
Gas cap cover does not effectively open when i pull the lever inside unless i first push in the cover. Car is stationary.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201103 |
53,000 no warning was driving along a highway car started to knock. Then all of the sudden car shuts off and i pull over. Come to find out engine through a rod in the block and was not cover under warranty because they said i didn't have enough proof oil was never change even though i gave them all my receipts.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- B1620 [2] Wiper Rear Low Limit Input Circuit Open
- B1684 [2] Mirror Driver/Passenger Switch Circuit Open
- B1762 [2] Seat Driver Front Down Circuit Open
- P1326 [1] Knock control, cylinder 1 - control limit reached
- P219C [3] Cylinder #1 Imbalance Error
- P219D [3] Cylinder #2 Imbalance Error
- P219E [3] Cylinder #3 Imbalance Error
- P219F [3] Cylinder #4 Imbalance Error
- P0300 [4] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0301 [4] Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- P0302 [4] Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
- P0303 [4] Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
- P0304 [4] Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
- P0016 [1] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3KPFK4A74JE258411 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFL4A76JE185653 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFL4A7XJE262220 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFL4A70JE235673 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFK4A7XJE239054 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFK4A70JE210081 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFK4A71JE221297 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFN4A82JE187709 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFK4A71JE272427 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFK4A77JE163812 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFK4A70JE226894 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFL4A76JE199276 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFL4A89JE220422 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| KNAFK41BGJ5746575 | 2018 | Forte | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| 3KPFL4A73JE247090 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| KNAFX411BJ5751481 | 2018 | Forte | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNAFX411BJ5743658 | 2018 | Forte | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNAFK411XJ5736402 | 2018 | Forte | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| 3KPFK4A7XJE227521 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFL4A71JE180005 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFL4A75JE283797 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFL4A71JE263594 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFK4A78JE188007 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |
| 3KPFK4A79JE228465 | 2018 | Forte | TIJUANA , MEXICO |