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

  1. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    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.

    NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V244000 · Kia America, Inc. · Reported 01/04/2024

  2. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

    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.

    NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V649000 · Kia America, Inc. · Reported 22/09/2023

  3. STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 22V906000 · Kia America, Inc. · Reported 08/12/2022

Is your 2023 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 2024-04-01. 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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