NHTSA safety recalls
2019 Kia Forte Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Kia Forte. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2019 Kia Forte as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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20V459000Power Train · Axle Assembly · Axle Shaft
A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskA broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeKia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.
What was foundKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
20V459000 at NHTSA18V771000Exterior Lighting · Headlights
If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskIf the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeKia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC171.
What was foundKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V771000 at NHTSAOther years and models
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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