2018 Kia Forte
2018 Kia Forte in NHTSA data: length 453–456 cm, curb weight 1,272–1,353 kg and 3 recall campaigns.
2018 Kia Forte at a glance
NHTSA lists 4 specification rows for the 2018 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). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 453–456 cm (2017: 453–456 cm) and curb weight 1,272–1,353 kg (2017: 1,272–1,353 kg).
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 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 | 1,302 kg2,870 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 2018 Kia Forte
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V031000 | 25 January 2022 | AIR BAGS | 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… |
| 21V622000 | 9 August 2021 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | 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… |
| 21V260000 | 13 April 2021 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP | 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. |
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.