2023 Kia Forte
2023 Kia Forte in NHTSA data: length 464 cm, curb weight 1,256–1,366 kg and 3 recall campaigns.
2023 Kia Forte at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2023 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 1,256–1,366 kg (2,769–3,012 lb). Against the 2022 model year NHTSA lists overall length 464 cm (2022: 464 cm) and curb weight 1,256–1,366 kg (2022: 1,256–1,366 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 | 1,256 kg2,769 lb |
| FORTE GT 4DR SEDAN | 464 cm182.7 in | 180 cm70.9 in | 144 cm56.7 in | 270 cm106.3 in | 1,366 kg3,012 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Forte
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 2 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V244000 | 1 April 2024 | 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. NHTSA: do not drive |
| 23V649000 | 22 September 2023 | 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. NHTSA: do not drive |
| 22V906000 | 8 December 2022 | 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. |
Other Forte model years
Decode the VIN of a 2023 Kia Forte
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.