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2023 Kia Forte recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 2
Complaints: 65
Latest campaign: Apr 1, 2024

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	2	2	Apr 1, 2024	24V244000 23V649000
Steering	1	–	Dec 8, 2022	22V906000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

2Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 1, 2024Latest campaign


Apr 1, 202424V244000	Suspension: front control arm Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 24V244000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail. Risk Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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 April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649. Campaign NHTSA 24V244000 · Apr 1, 2024
Sep 22, 202323V649000	Suspension: front control arm Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 23V649000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail. Risk Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V649000 · Sep 22, 2023
Dec 8, 202222V906000	Steering: linkages knuckle A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V906000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control. Risk A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259. Campaign NHTSA 22V906000 · Dec 8, 2022

Apr 1, 202424V244000

Suspension: front control arm

Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V244000

What's wrong: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Risk: Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649.
Campaign: NHTSA 24V244000 · Apr 1, 2024

Sep 22, 202323V649000

Suspension: front control arm

Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V649000

What's wrong: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Risk: Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V649000 · Sep 22, 2023

Dec 8, 202222V906000

Steering: linkages knuckle

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V906000

What's wrong: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V906000 · Dec 8, 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 component65

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

65Complaints filed

11Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

5Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Steering	15	23	4	1	1
Electrical system	11	17	1	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	10	15	0	0	1
Engine	9	14	0	2	0
Suspension	8	12	1	0	0
Power train	8	12	1	0	0
Unknown or other	8	12	1	2	1
Lane departure	7	11	1	0	1
Air bags	5	8	5	0	3
Service brakes	4	6	1	0	0
Structure	4	6	2	1	0
Exterior lighting	3	5	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	3	5	0	0	0
Back over prevention	2	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	3	0	0	0

3 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

Electrical system
“Front left tire blew out, plastic liner became shredded due to it. Beneath that plastic liner sits the main electrical wiring harness which rubs against the wheel creating sparks leading to total engine fire and failure”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770848
Steering
“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and was difficult to turn.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769303
Service brakes
“While car was rolling in reverse, breaks got stiff and driver had to use excessive force to get car to stop. Battery warning came on when pushing hard on the breaks.”
Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767544

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2023 Kia Forte recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Forte have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Forte. The most recent, 24V244000 (reported April 1, 2024), concerns suspension. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Kia Forte recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 2 campaigns. Others: steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Kia Forte?

Steering is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 65 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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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