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2023 Kia Forte 5

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

7.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,387

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2023525 · manufacturer campaign RC190

22 September 2023

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the right-front lower control arm could partially separate from the crossmember due to an improper weld. If this happens while driving, there could be a sudden loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the right-front lower control arm.

113 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2022698 · manufacturer campaign RC174

8 December 2022

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the left-front steering knuckle could crack and/or break. A steering knuckle that breaks while driving could cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the left-front steering knuckle. If the batch code stamped on the knuckle is within the affected range, it will be replaced.

1,182 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 61% of 84 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
182 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Kia Forte 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2023 Kia Forte 5. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Kia Forte 5 get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Kia Forte 5 at 7.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 182 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Kia Forte 5 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,387 in fuel, producing roughly 3,557 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.