2017 Kia Forte Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2017 Kia Forte. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
AIR BAGS Critical safety
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
NHTSA campaign # 22V031000 · Manufacturer: Kia Motors America · Reported: 2022-01-25 · Airbag
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH Safety
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
NHTSA campaign # 21V622000 · Manufacturer: Kia Motors America · Reported: 2021-08-09 · Latches/Doors
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP Critical safety
Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.
NHTSA campaign # 21V260000 · Manufacturer: Kia Motors America · Reported: 2021-04-13 · Engine/Fuel
Recall summary
This 2017 Kia Forte has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- AIR BAGS — 1 recall
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH — 1 recall
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 2
- Safety — 1
Most recent recall reported: 2022-01-25.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Kia Forte have open recalls?
Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2017 Kia Forte. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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