01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Kia Forte recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V244000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- April 1, 2024
- Potential units
- 215campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: April 17, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA 23V649000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- September 22, 2023
- Potential units
- 3,866campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: September 27, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA 22V906000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- December 8, 2022
- Potential units
- 939campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: January 12, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH