2019 Kia Forte
2019 Kia Forte in NHTSA data: length 464 cm, curb weight 1,253 kg and 2 recall campaigns.
2019 Kia Forte at a glance
NHTSA lists 1 specification row for the 2019 Kia Forte. Overall length is 464 cm (182.7 in), width 180 cm, height 144 cm and wheelbase 270 cm (106.3 in). Curb weight is 1,253 kg (2,762 lb). Against the 2018 model year NHTSA lists overall length 464 cm (2018: 453–456 cm) and curb weight 1,253 kg (2018: 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 | 464 cm182.7 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,253 kg2,762 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2019 Kia Forte
NHTSA lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V459000 | 5 August 2020 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break. |
| 18V771000 | 31 October 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.