Kia Forte Timing Belt Or Timing Chain (2010 - 2025)

Engine timing belt and timing chain components

All Kia Forte engines have timing chains from the model years 2010 to 2025. All Kia Forte engines from 2010 to 2025 are interference.

Scroll down to see specific data for your model year below.

The timing belt (or chain) maintains the proper synchronization between the various engine components in a combustion engine.

If the belt or chain stretches or breaks, it can lead to catastrophic engine damage.

Timing belts have a recommended replacement interval, while timing chains are generally rated for the engines lifetime, although they need to be inspected occasionally.

Kia Forte Timing Belt Or Chain (2010 - 2025)
Year Engine Belt Or Chain Interference Service Interval
2025 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2025 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2024 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2024 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2023 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2023 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2022 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2022 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2021 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2021 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2020 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2020 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2019 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2018 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2017 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2017 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 1.8L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2016 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2015 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2015 1.8L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2015 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2014 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2014 1.8L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2014 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2013 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2013 2.4L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2012 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2012 2.4L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2011 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2011 2.4L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2010 2.0L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime
2010 2.4L 4 Cyl. Timing Chain Interference Lifetime