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US$6,427

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Current bid

US$0

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Pre-loss value

US$14,040

Repair estimate

US$6,427

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Lot details

Lot #: 69617546
Sale date: Sep 28, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
Storage location: HAMPTON, VA
Seller: HERTZ SV
Primary damage: REAR ENDAll Rear-end damage lots
Secondary damage: SIDE
Title status: None
Repair estimate: US$6,427
Odometer: 117781 mi
Trim: LXS
Engine: 2.0L 4
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: RED
Body style: SEDANAll Sedan lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: RENTAL VEHICLE SALE
Event status: On Minimum Bid
Starts: Yes
Drive train: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Actual
City: HAMPTON
Postal code: 23666 1525

Full vehicle specifications

Make: KIA
Model: Forte
Model year: 2023
Trim: LX, LXS
Body style: Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
Doors: 4
Seats: 5
Cylinders: 4
Displacement: 2 L
Engine power: 147 hp
Engine model: MPI Nu
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Assembly country: MEXICO
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

3 recall campaigns on record

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMDec 2022
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMSep 2023
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMApr 2024
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 4 of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.