2023 Kia Forte Review

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Recall Number: 

24V244000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC306

Number of vehicles affected: 

215

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.

Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Recall Number: 

23V649000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC283

Number of vehicles affected: 

3866

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.

Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Recall Number: 

22V906000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

SC259

Number of vehicles affected: 

939

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.