2023 Kia Forte Recalls & Safety Report
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 Critical safety
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.
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 · Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc. · Reported: 2024-04-01 · Suspension
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM Critical safety
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.
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 · Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc. · Reported: 2023-09-22 · Suspension
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Critical safety
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.
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 · Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc. · Reported: 2022-12-08 · Steering
Recall summary
This 2023 Kia Forte has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM — 2 recalls
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 3
Most recent recall reported: 2024-04-01.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Kia Forte have open recalls?
Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2023 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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