2017 Kia Forte

Trims and configurations

9 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
• 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
• 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual
• Forte 5 · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed manual
• Forte 5 · 1.6L · FWD · 7-speed automatic
• Forte 5 · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
• Forte Koup · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed manual
• Forte Koup · 1.6L · FWD · 7-speed automatic
• Forte Koup · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

• 22V031000: AIR BAGS

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…

  Reported January 25, 2022. View on NHTSA

• 21V622000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.

  Reported August 9, 2021. View on NHTSA

• 21V260000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

  Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.

  Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.

  Reported April 13, 2021. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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  Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 1.8L 4-cylinder · FWD
  30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)

• Vehicle2018Gasoline
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  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
  32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km)

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