Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published September 22, 2023
Kia 2023 Forte Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control
Kia recalls certain 2023 Forte vehicles with a potential front lower control arm failure that could cause sudden loss of steering control and crash risk. Owners must stop driving until repaired.
Kia is recalling some 2023 Forte vehicles because the right front lower control arm might have been improperly welded, causing it to fail. This could lead to sudden loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Affected owners must stop driving until the repair is completed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81449-kia-2023-forte-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering.
“Kia 2023 Forte Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81449-kia-2023-forte-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-steering. Based on NHTSA recall #23V649000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V649000).
Kia America, Inc. recalled 2023 Forte vehicles due to a suspension defect that can cause sudden loss of steering control, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency announced the recall on September 22, 2023. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Kia Forte, 2023
What to do
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. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
The hazard
The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail. This failure can result in a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Kia America, Inc. has 67 other recalls on file since August 12, 2022. Recent Kia recalls include an August 21, 2026 air bag recall for the 2025 EV9 and a June 2, 2026 seat belt recall for the 2027 Telluride. Other recent recalls of similar products include a February 6, 2026 Hyundai Kona steering recall, a September 1, 2026 Tesla Model Y suspension recall, and a September 17, 2026 Toyota Lexus RX steering recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Kia Forte was mailed a notification letter by September 27, 2023. The recall affects vehicles with the right front lower control arm that may have been improperly welded.
Brand
Kia
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Driving Until Repaired
Do not drive your vehicle until the right front lower control arm is replaced by a Kia dealer.
Contact Kia Customer Service
Call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule repairs.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 5 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Kia
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V649000 — Kia 2023 Forte Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control
Hello,
I own a Kia 2023 Forte Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Steering Control that is covered by recall 23V649000 from Kia.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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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