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2023 Kia Forte recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Forte, filed between December 8, 2022 and April 1, 2024. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
Stop-driving notice. 2 campaigns below carries a "do not drive" or "park outside" advice from the maker. Read those first and call a dealer.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 24V244000 | April 1, 2024 | Suspension: lower arm |
| 23V649000 | September 22, 2023 | Suspension: lower arm |
| 22V906000 | December 8, 2022 | Steering: arm |
Suspension: lower arm (24V244000)
Filed April 1, 2024 · Do not drive until fixed
What is 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.
What could happen. Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Suspension: lower arm (23V649000)
Filed September 22, 2023 · Do not drive until fixed
What is 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.
What could happen. Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Steering: arm (22V906000)
Filed December 8, 2022
What is 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.
What could happen. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix. 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.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2023 Kia Forte may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Kia dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Kia may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Kia customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Forte
- 2022 (1)
- 2021 (2)
- 2019 (2)
- 2018 (3)
- 2017 (3)
- 2016 (1)
- 2015 (1)
- 2014 (3)
- 2013 (5)
- 2012 (4)
- 2011 (3)
- 2010 (3)
- All years
More: all Kia recalls, check-engine codes, car repair costs.
2023 Kia Forte recall questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Forte. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2023 Kia Forte free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Kia dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2023 Kia Forte was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.