{"vehicle":{"id":"2018_kia_forte","year":2018,"make":"Kia","model":"Forte"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2022023","date":"2022-01-27","manufacturer":null,"component":"Airbag","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a defect in the airbag control unit could cause the airbag warning light to turn on. If this happens, the airbag system may not work properly, and the airbags may not inflate in a crash.\n\nSafety Risk:\nAn airbag system that does not work properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the airbag control unit software. If the airbag warning light is on because of diagnostic trouble code B1620, the dealer will replace the airbag control unit.","mfr_campaign":"RC157","units":58054,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["FORTE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2022023"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"22V031000","date":"2022-01-25","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"AIR BAGS","summary":"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 deploy in a crash.","mfr_campaign":"SC226","units":410619,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["FORTE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/22V031000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021504","date":"2021-08-10","manufacturer":null,"component":"Structure","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This could prevent a person that is trapped inside the trunk from opening it.\n\nSafety Risk:\nIf a person is closed inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out. This could create a risk of injury.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the trunk latch assembly.","mfr_campaign":"RC150","units":32274,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["FORTE","FORTE KOUP"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021504"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V622000","date":"2021-08-09","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH","summary":"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 number 401, \"Internal Trunk Release.\"","mfr_campaign":"SC216","units":253074,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["FORTE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V622000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021224","date":"2021-04-14","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nOn certain vehicles, small metal particles that are not captured by the oil filter can build up in the oil pump. If this happens, the engine oil pressure may be reduced. This can cause engine wear and result in abnormal engine noise. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or oil pressure warning light may also turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. An engine failure can cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.\nNote: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the oil pan with a new one that has two magnets to capture small metal particles.","mfr_campaign":"RC143","units":443,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["FORTE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021224"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"21V260000","date":"2021-04-13","manufacturer":"Kia Motors America","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP","summary":"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.","mfr_campaign":"SC210","units":4069,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["FORTE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/21V260000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2021039","date":"2021-02-01","manufacturer":null,"component":"Engine","summary":"Issue:\nKia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.\nNote: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine.\n\nSafety Risk:\nA sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.\n\nCorrective Actions:\nKia will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.\nNote: Kia recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Kia advises you to immediately visit a Kia dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.","mfr_campaign":"SC036","units":30938,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety TC","match":"exact","models":["FORTE"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2021039"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}