Safety Recalls
2023 Kia Forte
3 safety recalls on record. 2 high-severity.
Urgent Safety Warning
2 recalls on this vehicle require you to stop driving the vehicle until the repair is made. Contact a dealer immediately.
Steering issue
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.
Suspension issue
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Risk
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.
Suspension issue
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Risk
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649.
What to Do
- Write down the recall campaign numbers listed above
- Contact any authorized Kia dealer
- Provide your VIN and the recall campaign numbers
- Schedule a repair appointment (repairs are free)
- Ask the dealer to confirm all recalls have been completed
Official NHTSA Data
View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov