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2011 Kia Forte Koup

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

8.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,573

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.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2023529 · manufacturer campaign RC191

26 September 2023

Transport Canada lists: Borrego 2010–2011 · Cadenza 2014–2016 · Forte 2011–2013 · Forte Koup 2011–2013 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

276,225 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018301 · manufacturer campaign RC117

8 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2010–2013 · Forte Koup 2010–2013 · Optima 2011–2013 · Sedona 2010–2012

What is wrong

On certain gasoline and hybrid engine vehicles, the circuits within the airbag control unit may become damaged. This could cause the airbags and seat belt pretensioners to not deploy in certain collisions where deployment is warranted, which could increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a wire harness kit between the ACU connector and vehicle harness connector as necessary. Note: This recall does not affect the 2013 model year Optima Hybrid.

65,548 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 78% of 128 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
191 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Kia Forte Koup have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2011 Kia Forte Koup. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Kia Forte Koup get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Kia Forte Koup at 8.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 191 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Kia Forte Koup for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,573 in fuel, producing roughly 3,835 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.