KIA FORTE (2021) recall — Steering
Kia is recalling certain 2021-2022 Forte vehicles due to potential steering column detachment causing loss of steering control. Owners must contact Kia for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Kia is recalling 2021-2022 Forte vehicles where a steering column bolt may not be secured properly, risking loss of steering control. This could lead to a crash if the steering column detaches. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80551-kia-2021-forte-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80551-kia-2021-forte-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V304000
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“Kia 2021 Forte Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80551-kia-2021-forte-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering. Based on NHTSA recall #22V304000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V304000).
Why it’s dangerous
A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, causing the steering column to detach from the steering rack. This loss of steering control can increase crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2022 Kia Forte vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific steering column bolt issue are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021-2022 Kia Forte has a steering column bolt that may not be secured properly. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 27, 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free repair for the steering column bolt.
Schedule Free Repair
Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
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 loss of steering control.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2021-2022 Kia Forte is affected if the steering column bolt may not be secured properly. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 27, 2022.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free repair for the steering column bolt.
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V304000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 22V304000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V304000 (May 5, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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