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3KPF54AD2PE643908
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
KIA
Vehicle Model
Forte
Vehicle Trim
GT Line
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
3KPF54AD*PE
Manufacturer Name
KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Model Year
2023
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
MEXICO
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Mexico S.A. De C.V. (KMM)
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
Number Of Seats
5
Number Of Seat Rows
2
Engine Number Of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2000.0
Displacement (CI)
122.04748818946
Displacement (L)
2.0
Engine Model
MPI Nu
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Engine Brake (hp) From
147
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Other Restraint System Info
Seat Belt: All Positions
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs
Standard
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
Standard
Keyless Ignition
Standard
Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)
Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Standard
Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)
Standard
Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)
Standard
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Standard
Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
Standard
Lane Centering Assistance
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)
Standard
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
Standard
Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching
Standard
VIN Breakdown
3KP
World Manufacturer Identifier
F54AD
Vehicle Descriptor Section
2
Check Digit
PE643908
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
★★★★☆ 4/5
Frontal Crash
★★★★☆ 4/5
Side Crash
★★★★★ 5/5
Rollover
★★★★☆ 4/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
EPA Fuel Economy
City
27 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250
CO2 Emissions
296.0 g/mi
Fuel Type
Regular
Safety Recalls (3 Found)
Total Recalls
3
Vehicle
2023 KIA Forte
Source
NHTSA Database
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Consequence:
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-8
Campaign: 22V906000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Consequence:
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Sep
Campaign: 23V649000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Consequence:
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Apr
Campaign: 24V244000
Owner Complaints (56)
Total Complaints
56
Crashes Reported
10
Injuries Reported
5
STEERING,AIR BAGS
"I was driving home, on my way while driving I approached a curve on my way around the curve my vehicle continued to accelerate to the right as I was going around the curve. I tried to redirect the vehicle back to the left by trying to turn the steeri..."
ODI #11740816 | Crash reported | Injuries: 1
AIR BAGS
"I was driving in a road, when a female deer appeared out of the trees and bushes from the right shoulder of the road. I tried not to hit it but but the deer got in my way. I hit the deer and quickly moved over to the right shoulder. The whole front r..."
ODI #11740134 | Crash reported
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