2023 Kia Forte Recalls

NHTSA safety recall results (3)

Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm

Recall date
2024-03-31
Recall no.
24V244000

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.

Recall consequence
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall action
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.

Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm

Recall date
2023-09-21
Recall no.
23V649000

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.

Recall consequence
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall action
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.

Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: Arm

Recall date
2022-12-07
Recall no.
22V906000

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.

Recall consequence
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Recall action
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.
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