Kia Forte recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
18 recalls found for the Kia Forte in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 2,533 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Forte | 0 | 24 |
| 2023 Kia Forte | 3 | 61 |
| 2022 Kia Forte | 1 | 26 |
| 2021 Kia Forte | 2 | 67 |
| 2020 Kia Forte | 0 | 75 |
| 2019 Kia Forte | 2 | 147 |
| 2018 Kia Forte | 3 | 136 |
| 2017 Kia Forte | 3 | 301 |
| 2016 Kia Forte | 1 | 135 |
| 2015 Kia Forte | 1 | 259 |
| 2014 Kia Forte | 3 | 440 |
| 2013 Kia Forte | 5 | 195 |
| 2012 Kia Forte | 4 | 292 |
| 2011 Kia Forte | 3 | 153 |
| 2010 Kia Forte | 3 | 221 |
| 2009 Kia Forte | 0 | 1 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Kia Forte recalls
- Apr 1, 202424V244000Suspension215 vehicles2023 Kia Forte
The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Do not drive until repaired
- Sep 25, 202323V652000Service brakes, hydraulic1,730,192 vehiclesKia Borrego, Rio and 10 more models
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Park outside until repaired
- Sep 22, 202323V649000Suspension3,866 vehicles2023 Kia Forte
The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Do not drive until repaired
- Dec 8, 202222V906000Steering939 vehicles2023 Kia Forte
Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
- May 5, 202222V304000Steering30 vehiclesKia Forte and Rio
A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
- Jan 25, 202222V031000Air bags410,619 vehiclesKia Sedona, Soul and 3 more models
The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.
- Aug 9, 202121V622000Latches/locks/linkages253,074 vehiclesKia Forte and Rio
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
- Apr 13, 202121V260000Engine and engine cooling4,069 vehicles2017-2018 Kia Forte
Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.