2021 Kia Forte LXS
000F24AD8ME269714
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 000F24AD8ME269714- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Kia Forte has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2021 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
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AIR BAGSKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V164000
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STEERINGKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles.NHTSA campaign 22V304000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Kia Forte from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $418 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $14,990 |
| May 2026 | $14,995 |
| June 2026 | $14,994 |
| July 2026 | $14,995 |
| August 2026 | $15,166 |
| September 2026 | $15,408 |
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2017–2024What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,901 | $19,512 | 100% | 37,753 mi |
| 2023 | 2,251 | $18,990 | 97% | 44,628 mi |
| 2022 | 721 | $17,248 | 88% | 61,786 mi |
| 2021 | 773 | $14,995 | 77% | 76,017 mi |
| 2020 | 495 | $13,490 | 69% | 81,966 mi |
| 2019 | 570 | $11,618 | 60% | 92,286 mi |
| 2018 | 351 | $9,322 | 48% | 103,736 mi |
| 2017 | 491 | $9,250 | 47% | 102,302 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.