Kia FORTE in Israel — recalls & registry data on 20,653 vehicles
The Kia FORTE has 2 recall campaigns on record with Israel's Ministry of Transport. 20,653 FORTE vehicles are registered in Israel, spanning model years 2009–2018. A recall on the model doesn't necessarily affect every car — check a specific plate below.
Data updated 30 August 2026
As of 30 August 2026, 20,653 Kia FORTE vehicles (model years 2009–2018) are registered in Israel, with 2 recall campaigns on record.
Kia FORTE registrations by year
Israeli registry registrations of this model by year of first registration.
| Year | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,250 | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 2,089 | 10.1% |
| 2016 | 2,242 | 10.9% |
| 2015 | 2,099 | 10.2% |
| 2014 | 2,858 | 13.8% |
| 2013 | 2,355 | 11.4% |
| 2012 | 2,534 | 12.3% |
| 2011 | 2,502 | 12.1% |
| 2010 | 2,333 | 11.3% |
| 2009 | 391 | 1.9% |
Powertrain mix
Of the 20,653 registered vehicles, by known powertrain type:
- Gasoline — 19,689 (95.3%)
- Diesel — 718 (3.5%)
- LPG — 246 (1.2%)
Recall campaigns for the FORTE
Official campaigns published by the importer via the Ministry of Transport. "Affected years" is the build-year range in the campaign; a specific car may already be fixed.
מנוע ומערכותיוPublished: 2024 · Affected build years: 2010–2013+
- Fault
- במקרים מסוימים תתכן תקלה ביחידת הבקרה (HECU) בתא המנוע.
- Remedy
- עדכון תוכנה
- Importer
- טל - קאר · 1-800-377-775 · Importer site
כריות אווירPublished: 2022 · Affected build years: 2016–2019+
- Fault
- במקרים מסוימים תתכן תקלה במחשב כריות אוויר
- Remedy
- עדכון תוכנה
- Importer
- טל - קאר · 1-800-377-775 · Importer site
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Frequently asked questions
Are there recalls for the Kia FORTE in Israel?+
Yes — the FORTE has 2 official recall campaigns on record in Israel. Whether a specific car is affected depends on its build range and whether it was already serviced.
How many Kia FORTE cars are there in Israel?+
20,653 Kia FORTE vehicles are currently registered in Israel, according to the government vehicle registry (updated weekly).
Which model years of the FORTE are on Israeli roads?+
Registered FORTE vehicles in Israel span model years 2009 through 2018.
How do I check if my own car has an open recall?+
Use the free recall check: enter your plate number and it returns open (uncompleted) recalls recorded for your exact vehicle, straight from the official dataset.
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Source: official vehicle registry and recall datasets (data.gov.il), refreshed weekly. Vehicle counts are registered vehicles, not sales.
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