| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V649000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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 | 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. |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V906000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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 | 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. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 24V244000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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 | 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. |
Data updated June 2024
2023 Kia Forte Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2023 Kia Forte have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2023 Kia Forte has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2023 Kia Forte recalls?
A: The 2023 Kia Forte recalls include: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM.
A: Yes, the 2023 Kia Forte has atleast 3 recalls.Q: What are the 2023 Kia Forte recalls?
A: The 2023 Kia Forte recalls include: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM.