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2023 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

2

2 current

Combined

7.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,813

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.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2023525 · manufacturer campaign RC190

22 September 2023

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2023

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the right-front lower control arm.

113 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2022698 · manufacturer campaign RC174

8 December 2022

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2023

What is wrong

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.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the left-front steering knuckle. If the batch code stamped on the knuckle is within the affected range, it will be replaced.

1,182 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 73% of 139 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
170 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Kia Forte have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2023 Kia Forte. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Kia Forte get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Kia Forte at 7.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 170 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Kia Forte for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,813 in fuel, producing roughly 2,703 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.