2023 Kia Forte
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 8.7 | 6.6 | 7.8 L/100 km |
| FWD | 8.2 | 6.0 | 7.2 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Suspension
Transport Canada 2023525 ·
On certain vehicles, the right-front lower control arm could partially separate from the crossmember due to an improper weld. If this happens while driving, there could be a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Steering
Transport Canada 2022698 ·
On certain vehicles, the left-front steering knuckle could crack and/or break. A steering knuckle that breaks while driving could cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 3 U.S. recalls
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
NHTSA (U.S.) 24V244000 ·
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.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
NHTSA (U.S.) 23V649000 ·
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.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab) -
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
NHTSA (U.S.) 22V906000 ·
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.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Sedan
- Engines
- 1.6 L 4-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Manual 6-spd, Automatic (AM-S7), Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Drivetrains
- FWD