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2019 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

6.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,139

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.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020369 · manufacturer campaign RC136

12 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the left-front axle shaft may not have been heat treated, and could break. If this happens, there would be a loss of power to the wheels. Also, if this happens and the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could roll away.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle rollaway 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 inspect the left front axle shaft for a heat treatment code. If the heat treatment code is missing, the driveshaft will be replaced.

359 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2018610 · manufacturer campaign RC121

2 November 2018

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2019

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The LED headlamps may have been produced with improper low-beam lamp aiming, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could reduce illumination of the roadway, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the headlamps and replace them as necessary.

370 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 79% of 163 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
164 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2019 Kia Forte have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2019 Kia Forte. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 Kia Forte get?
NRCan rates the 2019 Kia Forte at 6.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 164 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 Kia Forte for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,139 in fuel, producing roughly 3,188 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.