What does VIN 3KPFK4A7XJE271728 decode to?

VIN 3KPFK4A7XJE271728 decodes to a 2018 KIA Forte LX Base with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive. It was assembled in TIJUANA.

Does the 2018 KIA Forte have any recalls?

Yes, there are 3 NHTSA recalls on file for this 2018 KIA Forte. Check with your dealer to verify whether recall repairs have been completed on this specific vehicle.

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2018 KIA Forte?

The 2018 KIA Forte received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA (tested as 2018 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD).

What is the MyCar Score™ for the 2018 KIA Forte?

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3KPFK4A7XJE271728 Vehicle Details

Decoded specs, recalls, and MyCar Score™ for this specific vehicle.

VIN Decode

2018 KIA ForteLX Base

Year2018

MakeKIA

ModelForte

TrimLX Base

Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR

Body StyleSedan

Doors4

Seating5 passengers

Engine2.0L 4-cyl

TransmissionAutomatic

Drive TypeFWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel TypeGasoline

AssemblyTijuana, Mexico

Decode StatusClean decode

Specs: NHTSA vPIC databaseSafety: NHTSA Complaints & RecallsFuel economy: EPAMyCar Score™: mycarneedsthis.com independent rating

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Safety Ratings

NHTSA Star Ratings

2018 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD

Overall

★★★★★(5/5)

Frontal Crash

★★★★☆(4/5)

Side Crash

★★★★★(5/5)

Side Pole

★★★★★(5/5)

Rollover

★★★★☆(4/5)

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings

Safety

NHTSA Recalls

Recall data for all 2018 KIA Forte vehicles from the NHTSA database.

3 recalls found for 2018 KIA Forte

Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data fetched in real time. Verify remedy status with your dealer.

AIR BAGS

#22V031000 →

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.

Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

#21V622000 →

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."

Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

#21V260000 →

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.

Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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