2015 Kia Forte
2015 Kia Forte in NHTSA data: length 453–456 cm, curb weight 1,272–1,353 kg and 1 recall campaign.
2015 Kia Forte at a glance
NHTSA lists 4 specification rows for the 2015 Kia Forte. Overall length is 453–456 cm (178.3–179.5 in), width 178 cm, height 141–143 cm and wheelbase 270 cm (106.3 in). Curb weight is 1,272–1,353 kg (2,804–2,983 lb).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORTE EX/SX 4DR SEDAN | 456 cm179.5 in | 178 cm70.1 in | 143 cm56.3 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,318 kg2,906 lb |
| FORTE KOUPE EX 2DR COUPE | 453 cm178.3 in | 178 cm70.1 in | 141 cm55.5 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,279 kg2,820 lb |
| FORTE KOUPE SX/SX LUXURY 2DR COUPE | 453 cm178.3 in | 178 cm70.1 in | 141 cm55.5 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,353 kg2,983 lb |
| FORTE LX 4DR SEDAN | 456 cm179.5 in | 178 cm70.1 in | 143 cm56.3 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,272 kg2,804 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Forte
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V750000 | 2 December 2020 | ENGINE | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. |
Other Forte model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.