2011 Kia Forte Review

2011 Kia Forte is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 178.30 in length and 57.50 in height. Made in South Korea, 2011 Kia Forte has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 14,995 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2011 Kia Forte. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 13.70 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 23 of gasoline in the city and 23 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Forte
Trims Available: 3
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $14,995 USD
MPG: 25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 14 gallon

Kia Forte 2011 Trims

2011 Kia Forte SX

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 32 HWY

2011 Kia Forte EX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 36 HWY

2011 Kia Forte LX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 16V070000 started on /Date(1454648400000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

Consequence: If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission cooler hose, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC129.

Recall 18V363000 started on /Date(1527825600000-0400)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

Consequence: If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

FAQ

The 2011 Kia Forte is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2011 Kia Forte so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2011 Kia Forte is lower than $9,448.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2011 Kia Forte that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2011 Kia Forte can go 315.1 miles in the city and 438.4 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2011 Kia Forte is its excellent fuel economy. 2011 Kia Forte has a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V engine and It gets 23/32 mpg city/highway.

Kia All models of 2011

Kia Forte

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte 5-Door

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte Koup

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Optima

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Optima Hybrid

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio5

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sedona

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sorento

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Soul

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sportage

$14,995 - $18,895
23 City / 32 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

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