2018 Kia Forte recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 3 2018 Kia Forte recalls, newest first
Jan 25, 2022Air BagsKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017 to 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 deploy in a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
NHTSA campaign 22V031000 · Kia Motors America
Aug 9, 2021Latches/locks/linkages, Trunk LidKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016 to 2018 Forte 4 door, Forte Koup 2 door, and 2018 to 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 number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
NHTSA campaign 21V622000 · Kia Motors America
Apr 13, 2021Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 to 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.
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1 800 333 4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.
NHTSA campaign 21V260000 · Kia Motors America
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Kia Forte have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Kia Forte. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2018 Kia Forte has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.