Is the 2011 Kia Forte a good car to buy?

The 2011 Kia Forte has an HXSCar buy confidence score of 58/100 (Caution). Some red flags were found in NHTSA recall/complaint data — verify all recalls are resolved and inspect carefully before buying.

Are there any recalls for the 2011 Kia Forte?

Yes, the 2011 Kia Forte has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA.

What is the safety rating of the 2011 Kia Forte?

The 2011 Kia Forte has an NHTSA overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Is the 2011 Kia Forte at risk of flood damage?

HXSCar rates the 2011 Kia Forte's flood damage risk as high, based on historical flood events near its model year.

2011 Kia Forte

58/100 — CautionHigh Flood Risk

Government recall data, consumer complaints & safety ratings

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Recall History

3 total

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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.
Campaign: 18V363000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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.
Campaign: 16V070000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Campaign: 23V652000

Safety Ratings

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