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2 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.

    Risk
    A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.

    NHTSA campaign 20V459000 · Kia Motors America · Reported 05/08/2020

  2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk
    If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC171.

    NHTSA campaign 18V771000 · Kia Motors America · Reported 31/10/2018

Is your 2019 Kia Forte affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2020-08-05. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Kia, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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