Rollover possibility in NHTSA’s defined scenario: 10.3%.
Equipment reported in the NHTSA test record
Electronic stability control · Standard
Forward-collision warning · Optional
Lane-departure warning · Optional
Ratings describe a tested configuration, not the condition or crash history of this individual used vehicle. Compare NHTSA overall and frontal ratings only within the same vehicle class and within 250 pounds of curb weight.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings · Record 12040. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026.
Autorrive assessment
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Additional independent testing
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A verified independent assessment is not yet included in this report. NHTSA results above remain separate from an Autorrive composite score.
Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Yes
Traction control Yes
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 5 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Rear visibility systemOptional
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 12, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: 3KPFK4A70JE200604
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
100 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11011217
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2106) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting an important Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2017-2018 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter Nu GDI engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Document 11014912
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2024MY vehicles (refer to the tables on pages 8-9 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Document 11017109
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011-2024MY vehicles (refer to the table on pages 9 and 10 for applicable models and engine), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
Document 11017172
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, and the transmission oil cooler is transferred to the new transmission.
Document 11021640
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2106) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2017-2018 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with 2.0-liter Nu GDI engines to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage. The update will be done free of charge and will only involve the addition of newly developed computer software for the Engine Control Unit (ECU).
Document 11026698
PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal transmission and reception times between the vehicle (ultrasonic sensor) and an object. The membrane film of the ultrasonic sensor is used for object detention and can be damaged by stone chips or foreign substances while driving. Damage to the cover of the ultrasonic sensor can also lead to damage to the internal circuit. As a result of this external damage, the PDW system may not receive the proper signal from the ultrasonic sensor. In some cases, the system may cause a false alarm, no alert, or phantom warnings by a Warning Lamp to be displayed on the cluster. The ultrasonic sensor membrane
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Oct 12, 2026. Records match 2018 Kia Forte, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Oct 12, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Engine horsepower
147 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Curb weight
2,908 lb
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Front wheel size
15 in
Rear wheel size
15 in
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
2.0L I4 DOHC D-CVVT MPI
Dealer-listed features 4
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seat rows
2
Axles
2
Engine
2L · 4-cylinder
Engine manufacturer
KMC
Engine model
MPI Nu
Valve train
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Manufactured in
TIJUANA, MEXICO
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Oct 12, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA configuration range
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
25–29 MPG
Highway
33–37 MPG
Combined
28–32 MPG
Estimated annual fuel cost
$2,100–$2,400
EPA ratings vary by configuration: Forte · Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L — 29/37/32 MPG; Forte · Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, SIDI — 25/33/28 MPG; Forte 5 · Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L — 25/34/28 MPG.
Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026.
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Yes
Traction control Yes
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Seat belt pretensioners Dealer reported
Additional reported safety equipment · 25 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Rear visibility systemOptional
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Height adjustable front seat head restraintsDealer listed
Manual front seat head restraint controlDealer listed
Hill start assistDealer listed
Manual rear child safety door locksDealer listed
6 airbagsDealer listed
Driver front impact airbagDealer listed
Passenger front impact airbagDealer listed
Airbag occupancy sensorDealer listed
Projector beam headlightsDealer listed
Halogen headlightsDealer listed
Auto off headlight controlDealer listed
Delay-off headlightsDealer listed
4-wheel disc brakesDealer listed
Security systemDealer listed
Front height adjustable seatbeltsDealer listed
Analog instrumentation displayDealer listed
Low tire pressure warningDealer listed
Tire mobility kitDealer listed
Multiple enclosed headlightsDealer listed
High mounted center stop lightDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 12, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 83
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
Satellite Radio
Alloy Wheels
Interior 25
Manual tilting steering wheel
Manual telescopic steering wheel
Cloth front seat upholstery
Cloth rear seat upholstery
Manual climate control
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with 6-way directional controls
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 4-way directional controls
Rear bench seat
Fold forward rear seatback
60-40 folding rear seats
Seating capacity: 5
Driver seat manual reclining, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Passenger seat manual reclining and fore/aft control
Vinyl door trim insert
Cloth front seatback upholstery
Carpet rear seatback upholstery
Air conditioning: Yes
Height adjustable front seat head restraints
Manual front seat head restraint control
Urethane steering wheel
Fixed rear seats
Exterior 14
Full wheel covers
15 x 6-inch front and rear steel wheels
P195/65HR15 AS BSW front and rear tires
4 doors
Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams