NHTSA safety recalls
2023 Kia Forte Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Forte — 2 of them relate to suspension. 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.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2023 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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24V244000Suspension · Front · Control Arm · Lower Arm
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskFront lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeOwners 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.
What was foundKia 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.
24V244000 at NHTSA23V649000Suspension · Front · Control Arm · Lower Arm
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The riskFront lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeOwners 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.
What was foundKia 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.
23V649000 at NHTSA22V906000Steering · Linkages · Knuckle · Spindle · Arm
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The riskA loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundKia 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.
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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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