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KNAFK5A80J5750344 — 2018 Kia Forte 2.0L Lx+ — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2018 Kia Forte 2.0L Lx+

Lot #12697559x · VIN KNAFK5A80J5750344

AUCTION TODAY · 04:00 PM🇺🇸 IAAIBiohazard

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2018 Kia Forte, Biohazard, IAAI, VIN KNAFK5A80J5750344 · photo 1 of 19

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What does the damage type «Bio Hazard» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12697559x

Expected lot price≈ $2,300Market-value estimate. Final price ±20%.

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Step $100. This is a guide for the manager, not an actual bid.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine$8,485–8,885≈ ₴381,361–399,339

1 · Bid$2,300

2 · Auction fees & documents$830

3 · Shipping USA → Klaipeda$1,410–1,810

4 · Customs clearance$2,595

5 · Broker & delivery to Ukraine$1,350

Total$8,485–8,885

+ MaxUsAutos servicesThis is an estimate — confirm the final amount with your manager: exchange rates, shipping tariffs and lot storage change.Estimated approximately: shipping.

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History of this VIN

VIN KNAFK5A80J5750344 history

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Lot #

DateEventAmount

IAAI#12697559xYou are here

Mileage: 121,625 mi
Damage: Biohazard

NowAuction Oct 7, 2026

Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Kia Forte 2018

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 136. Of these — crashes: 13, fires: 3.

Most-reported systems

Engine
57
Electrical System
16
Air Bags
16
Vehicle Speed Control
10
Fuel/Propulsion System
8
Power Train
8

Official recalls

Air Bags
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
NHTSA campaign: 22V031000
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
NHTSA campaign: 21V622000
Engine And Engine Cooling
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2018 Kia Forte 2.0L Lx+

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