Representative photoEngine repair for a Kia Forte
Engine repair for the Kia Forte: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
Every Kia Forte year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.9 to 9.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, GT-Line, GT |
| 2023 | 6.9 to 9.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, GT |
| 2022 | 6.8 to 9.2 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, GT |
| 2021 | 6.8 to 8.5 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, GT |
| 2020 | 6.8 to 8.5 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, GT |
| 2019 | 6.8 to 7.6 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | LX, EX, EX+, EX Premium, GT-Line, GT |
| 2018 | 7.4 to 9.3 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2017 | 7.3 to 9.3 L/100 km | 9 (regular gas) | |
| 2016 | 7.8 to 9.9 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 2015 | 7.8 to 9.9 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 2014 | 8.1 to 9.9 L/100 km | 13 (regular gas) | |
| 2013 | 7.8 to 9.2 L/100 km | 9 (regular gas) | |
| 2012 | 7.8 to 9.2 L/100 km | 9 (regular gas) | |
| 2011 | 7.8 to 9.2 L/100 km | 9 (regular gas) | |
| 2010 | 7.8 to 9.0 L/100 km | 5 (regular gas) |
The Kia Forte for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 26 |
| 2023 | 3 | 65 |
| 2022 | 1 | 28 |
| 2021 | 2 | 69 |
| 2020 | 0 | 78 |
| 2019 | 2 | 149 |
| 2018 | 3 | 136 |
| 2017 | 3 | 305 |
| 2016 | 1 | 138 |
| 2015 | 1 | 260 |
| 2014 | 3 | 445 |
| 2013 | 5 | 211 |
| 2012 | 4 | 306 |
| 2011 | 3 | 162 |
| 2010 | 3 | 232 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
The Kia Forte: Engine repair
For engine work on the Kia Forte, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
About your Forte
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them.
How the request works
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Your rental while you wait
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Car care, briefly
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
What to ask
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
One more step
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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