Model year 2023 · Kia

2023 Kia Forte recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Forte — 2 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on April 1, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: FORTE.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Forte, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
24V244000	April 1, 2024	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower ArmDo not drive
23V649000	September 22, 2023	Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower ArmDo not drive
22V906000	December 8, 2022	Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Systems involved: Suspension (2) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V244000Manufacturer no. SC306

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA: April 1, 2024
Owner notification: April 17, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 215 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: FORTE

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V244000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V649000Manufacturer no. SC283

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA: September 22, 2023
Owner notification: September 27, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,866 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: FORTE

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V649000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V906000Manufacturer no. SC259

Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Report received by NHTSA: December 8, 2022
Owner notification: January 12, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 939 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: FORTE

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V906000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 1, 2024.