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2023 Kia Forte Recalls & Safety Report

3 open recalls

The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2023 Kia Forte. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges — check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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.

NHTSA campaign #: 24V244000 · Reported: April 1, 2024 · Suspension

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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.

NHTSA campaign #: 23V649000 · Reported: Sept. 22, 2023 · Suspension

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

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.

NHTSA campaign #: 22V906000 · Reported: Dec. 8, 2022 · Steering

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