#481XYW License Plate
2012 KIA Forte
Kentucky, US
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Overview
The license plate number #481XYW belongs to a KIA Forte (2012 model) and is registered in Kentucky as a passenger car manufactured by KIA CORPORATION. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the rear of the vehicle. The license plate #481XYW was first searched on LookupAPlate on August 22, 2026, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
KIA
Manufacturer Name
KIA CORPORATION
Model
Forte
Model Year
2012
Plant City
HWASUNG
Series
GLS
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
SOUTH KOREA
Plant Company Name
Kia Motors Corporation
Series2
TD
Engine
Displacement (CC)
2000.0
Displacement (CI)
122.04748818946
Displacement (L)
2.0
Engine Model
DOHC MPI THETA II
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Active Safety System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
License Plate 481XYW
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Showing 3 recalls
ENGINE (20V750000)
Received on 02/12/2020
Make
KIA
Model
FORTE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Component
ENGINE
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
NHTSAActionNumber
PE19004
ReportReceivedDate
02/12/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V750000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (18V363000)
Received on 01/06/2018
Make
KIA
Model
FORTE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.
Summary
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.
Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
NHTSAActionNumber
PE18003
ReportReceivedDate
01/06/2018
NHTSACampaignNumber
18V363000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES (17V773000)
Received on 01/12/2017
Make
KIA
Model
FORTE
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC158.
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
ReportReceivedDate
01/12/2017
NHTSACampaignNumber
17V773000
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