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2018 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

4

4 current

Combined

8.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,573

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.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2022023 · manufacturer campaign RC157

27 January 2022

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2017–2018 · Forte Koup 2017 · Sedona 2017–2019 · Soul 2017–2019 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a defect in the airbag control unit could cause the airbag warning light to turn on. If this happens, the airbag system may not work properly, and the airbags may not inflate in a crash.

Why it matters

An airbag system that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the airbag control unit software. If the airbag warning light is on because of diagnostic trouble code B1620, the dealer will replace the airbag control unit.

58,054 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021504 · manufacturer campaign RC150

10 August 2021

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2016–2018 · Forte Koup 2016–2018 · Rio 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This could prevent a person that is trapped inside the trunk from opening it.

Why it matters

If a person is closed inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out. This could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the trunk latch assembly.

32,274 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021224 · manufacturer campaign RC143

14 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, small metal particles that are not captured by the oil filter can build up in the oil pump. If this happens, the engine oil pressure may be reduced. This can cause engine wear and result in abnormal engine noise. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or oil pressure warning light may also turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. 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.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the oil pan with a new one that has two magnets to capture small metal particles.

443 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021039 · manufacturer campaign SC036

1 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2016–2018 · Rondo 2014–2015

What is wrong

Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine.

Why it matters

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

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.

30,938 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 60% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
195 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Kia Forte have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2018 Kia Forte. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Kia Forte get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Kia Forte at 8.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 195 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Kia Forte for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,573 in fuel, producing roughly 3,835 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.