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2019 Kia Forte recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2019 Kia Forte. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2019 Kia Forte recalls, newest first

August 5, 2020NHTSA 20V459000834 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Summary
Kia 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.
Consequence
A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 31, 2018NHTSA 18V7710001,754 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Summary
Kia 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."
Consequence
If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 147 complaints about the 2019 Kia Forte with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
5
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Power train46
  2. Engine36
  3. Unknown or other22
  4. Electrical system20
  5. Forward collision avoidance › Warnings14

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Questions

Does the 2019 Kia Forte have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2019 Kia Forte recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Kia Forte?
147 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.