Are you researching the belt or chain in a Kia Forte? On this page, we'll list the belt or chain for the 12 years of data we have for the Kia Forte - from 2010 to the most recent model in 2021.
Kia Forte Belt Or Chain by Year
2021 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2021 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2020 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2020 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2019 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2019 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.0L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2018 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2018 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.0L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2017 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2017 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2016 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2016 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2015 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2015 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2014 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2014 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2013 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2013 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.0L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2012 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2012 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.0L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2011 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2011 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
2.0L 4 Cyl.
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2010 Kia Forte Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Kia Forte engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.