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2023 Kia Forte Safety Recalls (3)

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, manufacturers are required to remedy safety defects and noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards free of charge. Below are the verified recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Forte.

100% Free Dealer Remedy: Any authorized Kia dealership must perform recall repairs at zero cost to the vehicle owner regardless of warranty status.
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NHTSA ID: 22V906000Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

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.

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer 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.

Report Date: 08/12/2022Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 23V649000Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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.

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer 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.

Report Date: 22/09/2023Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 24V244000Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

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.

Safety Consequence / Hazard

Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Authorized Dealer 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.

Report Date: 01/04/2024Official NHTSA Docket
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Does your 2023 Forte have incomplete recalls?

Safety recalls apply to specific VIN numbers. You can check the complete 17-character VIN on the federal NHTSA portal to verify if previous owners have had these free repairs completed.

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