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2021 Kia Forte 5

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

8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,480

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2025083 · manufacturer campaign RC215

18 February 2025

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2021 · Seltos 2021–2023 · Soul 2021–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the piston oil rings may not have been manufactured properly and could damage the cylinder walls. As a result, the engine could make abnormal noises, and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0L MPI engine.

Why it matters

An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and/or increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Both issues could increase the risk of a crash or injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine. The dealer will also install a software that will monitor the engine and warn you if it detects a problem. If you see this warning, you should contact a dealership to arrange replacement of the engine.

25,279 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2022238 · manufacturer campaign RC162

6 May 2022

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2021–2022 · Rio 2021–2022

What is wrong

On a small number of vehicles, the bolt connecting the lower steering column universal joint may not have been properly tightened. If the bolt loosens, you could lose steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and tighten the lower steering column universal joint bolt, as necessary.

6 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 72% of 75 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
190 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Kia Forte 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2021 Kia Forte 5. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Kia Forte 5 get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Kia Forte 5 at 8 L/100 km combined, emitting 190 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Kia Forte 5 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,480 in fuel, producing roughly 3,696 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.