2024 Kia Forte Service and Repair Manual

Kia built the 2024 Forte around two four-cylinder engines and thirteen trim configurations, and the two powertrains do not share their numbers: the naturally aspirated 2.0L and the turbocharged 1.6L differ in torque values, service intervals and the routes their faults are traced along. Which engine is in the car in front of you decides which figure is the right one.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 4-door hatchback

Trims covered

• EX
• EX Premium
• EX+
• GT
• GT Limited
• GT Line
• GT-Line
• L
• LX
• LXS

Known issues on the 2024 Forte. Owners have filed 39 complaints against the year, and Kia has issued 21 technical service bulletins for it.

Whether the job is a scheduled service on the 2.0L or chasing a fault on the 1.6L turbo, the reference point is Kia's own figure for the 2024 Forte and the trim it left the factory as.