Kia Forte recalls
NHTSA's records list 14 safety recalls covering the Kia Forte since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2010-2019, 2021-2023. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2024. 3 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2023 Kia Forte recalls 3
- Front Lower Control Arm May Fail
Component: suspension. 215 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Lower Control Arm May Fail
Component: suspension. 3,866 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Knuckle
Component: steering. 939 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Kia Forte recalls 1
- Unsecured Steering Column
Component: steering. 30 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Kia Forte recalls 2
- Unsecured Steering Column
Component: steering. 30 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Occupant Detection System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 142 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Kia Forte recalls 2
- Left Front Axle Driveshaft May Break
Component: power train. 834 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Low Beam Aiming/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 1,754 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Kia Forte recalls 3
- Air Bags May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 410,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 253,074 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Foreign Particles May Cause Oil Pump to Fail
Component: engine and engine cooling. 4,069 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Kia Forte recalls 3
- Air Bags May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 410,619 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 253,074 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Foreign Particles May Cause Oil Pump to Fail
Component: engine and engine cooling. 4,069 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Kia Forte recalls 1
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 253,074 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Kia Forte recalls 1
- Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Kia Forte recalls 2
- Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 134,366 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Kia Forte recalls 4
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
Component: air bags. 507,587 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 134,366 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Kia Forte recalls 4
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Damage May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 294,756 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
Component: air bags. 507,587 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 134,366 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Kia Forte recalls 2
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
Component: air bags. 507,587 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Kia Forte recalls 2
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled
Component: air bags. 507,587 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.