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2020 Kia Forte

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

7.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,914

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021225 · manufacturer campaign RC144

14 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2020 · Seltos 2021 · Soul 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. The dealer will also install a Piston-ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software update, to alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.

19,634 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 71% of 147 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
180 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Kia Forte have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2020 Kia Forte. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Kia Forte get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Kia Forte at 7.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 180 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Kia Forte for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,914 in fuel, producing roughly 2,853 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.