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The short version
- 2014-2018 Kia Forte wheel bearing coverage documents only one number. The 2014 Kia Forte wheel bearing rear job points to 512492, the same number for all five years.
- The front is not documented in the catalogs we hold, for any year from 2014 to 2018.
- Match the old part or run the VIN for the front hub.
- 2019 and later belongs to the next Forte body and is not covered on this page.
The 2014-2018 Kia Forte has only one documented wheel bearing number in the catalogs we hold. That number is the rear hub, 512492, and it covers all five model years. The front is an honest gap across the whole run.
Forte wheel bearing numbers at a glance
512492 is the rear hub for 2014 through 2018, with no trim or ABS split. Every 2014 Kia Forte wheel bearing rear job points to this same number.
The front is not documented in the catalogs we hold, for any of these five years. Match the old part or run the VIN.
Kia Forte wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 to 2018 | Rear | 512492 check price |
| 2014 to 2018 | Front | not documented |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2014-2018 Kia Forte: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018. Other years live on the main Forte wheel bearing page.
Only the rear hub is documented for this body. The front is a real gap in the catalogs we hold, not an oversight on this page.
2019 and later is a different body with its own numbers, not covered here. Match the old part or run the VIN for anything outside 2014 to 2018.
Year by year
2014 through 2018 carry one rear number, 512492, with no changes across the run. The front stays undocumented every year.
There is no year-by-year split to track here. A 2014 Kia Forte wheel bearing rear job and a 2018 rear job use the identical number.
How this Forte compares to the earlier body
The 2010-2013 Forte has its own rear hub, 512436. That number does not fit this later body.
Both generations share the same pattern: the rear is documented, the front is not. That pattern is a catalog quirk, not proof the front hub does not exist.
Diagnosing a Kia Forte wheel bearing
- Listen for the noise. A failing wheel bearing usually hums or grinds, and the sound often gets louder with speed. This guide to wheel bearing noise on turns explains how the sound tracks side to side.
- Compare to tire wear. Uneven tire wear can sound similar to a bad bearing. This comparison separates the two.
- Check for play at the wheel. With the wheel off the ground, rock it top and bottom to feel for looseness. This walkthrough covers the process.
- Pull the old front bearing to identify it. Since the front is not documented, read the markings on the old part before ordering.
- Run the VIN if the old part is unreadable. A parts counter can often match the front bearing to the VIN when stamped numbers are worn away.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2014 Forte use?
The 2014 Kia Forte wheel bearing rear number is 512492. The front is not documented for 2014, so match the old part or run the VIN.
What wheel bearing does a 2018 Forte use?
The 2018 Forte rear number is the same 512492 used across the whole run. The front is still not documented for 2018. Match the old part or run the VIN.
Why isn’t the Forte front wheel bearing documented?
The catalogs we hold simply do not carry a front listing for this generation. That is a gap in documentation, not proof the part doesn’t exist. Match the old part or run the VIN when it needs replacing.
Does the 512436 rear from the older Forte fit this one?
No. The 2014 Kia Forte wheel bearing rear hub, 512492, is a different listing than the 2010-2013 Forte’s 512436. Match the number to this generation, not the older one.
Is the Forte rear hub the same across all trims?
Yes, the catalogs list one rear number, 512492, with no trim split for 2014 through 2018. There is no ABS or drivetrain variation documented for this position.