2018 KIA Forte Recalls

Recalls Found

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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

NHTSA 22V031000

Report Date

25/01/2022

Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Consequence: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

NHTSA 21V622000

Report Date

09/08/2021

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.

NHTSA 21V260000

Report Date

13/04/2021

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Consequence: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2018 KIA Forte have?

The 2018 KIA Forte currently has 3 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2018 KIA Forte recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2018 KIA Forte vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local KIA dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2018 KIA Forte has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.