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Buying a used 2018 Kia Forte? Check these 3 recalls first
Engine issues stand out here. One recall covers an oil pump problem that can damage the engine, and engine is by far the largest owner-complaint area, 57 of 136 unverified reports filed with NHTSA. A second recall addresses airbags that may not deploy, matching 16 air bag complaints, and a third covers a trunk that cannot be opened from inside. The complaint file also lists 13 crashes, three fires and nine injuries, all unverified.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for oil change records and proof the oil pump recall repair was done
- Verify the airbag recall remedy and that the airbag warning light cycles normally
- Test the trunk's interior emergency release handle
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Kia Forte
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Forte oil pump trouble can damage engine | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Kia Soul, Forte and Sedona Airbags May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Kia Forte and Rio trunk cannot open from inside | Latches/locks/linkages | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
136 complaints filed for this model year, including 13 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 9 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 57 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 16 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 16 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 10 | None found |
| Fuel System | 8 | None found |
| Power Train | 8 | None found |