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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3KPF24AD1LE182221 · Checked Sep 6, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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3KPF24AD1LE•••••• 2020 Kia FORTE

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70on the model
26builds in total
Most reported Engine 1 Lane Departure 1 Power Train 1 Electrical System 1

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Steering Jun 2026
Steering wheel is turning completely around and made a noise. I noticed my steering wheel is loose it has been like that for time. But yesterday was the first time it turned completely around were I could not control it
Power Train Oct 2024
1st problem, catalytic converter code says it's bad, check engine light on ever since, car is only 4 years old. 2nd problem possible electrical or wiring issue. Had to replace front right headlight(2times), back brake lights both sides, rear top brake light (2 times), daytime…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2020
I purchased the 2020 kia forte last april 2020. The trunk latch would not open trunk, reported, serviced it still presented tight leverage function during stable park position. The computer scrambled the 1st or 2nd week of owning it during my early morning highway travel the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3KPF24AD1LE182221 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.