2022 Kia Forte recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 28
Latest campaign: May 5, 2022

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Steering	1	May 5, 2022	22V304000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 5, 2022Latest campaign


May 5, 202222V304000	Steering: column Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V304000 What's wrong Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. 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. Risk Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V304000 · May 5, 2022

May 5, 202222V304000

Steering: column

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V304000

What's wrong: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. 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.
Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V304000 · May 5, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component28

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

28Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Unknown or other	9	32	0	0
Steering	4	14	1	0
Engine	4	14	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	4	14	1	1
Electrical system	3	11	1	1
Suspension	3	11	0	0
Seat belts	2	7	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	7	0	0
Power train	2	7	0	0
Service brakes	2	7	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	7	0	0
Air bags	2	7	2	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1	4	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	4	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	4	0	0

4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Steering
“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable, with an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11768961
Electrical system
“We were told it was the fuel pump. This car has put my son in danger twice. The car stalls out while driving, completely shuts down. He is traumatized due to this occurring in during traffic hour.”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766604
Electrical system
“AC is not blowing cold air even after replacing refrigerant. Mechanic says the compressor has failed, even though the car is only a few years old and has never been involved in any major incidents.”
Filed 08/20/2026 · ODI 11758316

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2022 Kia Forte recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Forte have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2022 Kia Forte. The most recent, 22V304000 (reported May 5, 2022), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Kia Forte?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 28 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Kia Forte?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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