18 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Kia Forte, across model years 2010–2023. 3 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Kia dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Forte by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Kia Forte model years, the 2013 has the most recalls (5); the 2014 drew the most owner complaints (445).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Kia Forte model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 232 |
| 2011 | 3 | 161 |
| 2012 | 4 | 306 |
| 2013 | 5 | 211 |
| 2014 | 3 | 445 |
| 2015 | 1 | 260 |
| 2016 | 1 | 138 |
| 2017 | 3 | 305 |
| 2018 | 3 | 136 |
| 2019 | 2 | 147 |
| 2020 | 0 | 77 |
| 2021 | 2 | 69 |
| 2022 | 1 | 28 |
| 2023 | 3 | 64 |
| 2024 | 0 | 26 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Kia is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles due to potential front lower control arm failure causing sudden loss of steering control. Owners must stop driving until repaired.
Kia recalls 2017 K900s with hydraulic brake system risk of engine fire while parked or driving. Owners must park away from structures until repair.
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 recalls certain 2023 Forte vehicles with a potential steering knuckle crack that could cause loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect and replace the part free of charge.
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.
When the Kia Forte recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 2,605 complaints with NHTSA about the Kia Forte; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 18 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Kia Forte, covering model years 2010–2023. The most recent was issued Jan 4, 2024 (Suspension).
The 2013 Kia Forte has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Air Bags (3), Suspension (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Steering (2).
3 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Kia dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Kia to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Kia dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.