2023 Kia Forte recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2023 Kia Forte, covering 5,020 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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 the federal safety agency recall number 23V‑649.
Recall number 24V244000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 23V649000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 22V906000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2023 Kia Forte recalls
How do I check if my 2023 Kia Forte has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Forte have?
3, covering suspension and steering.
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