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2017 KIA Forte

3 recalls Risk Grade: C- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #21V260000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
You own a 2017-2018 Kia Forte with a 2.0L engine. There's a chance that small particles may stick inside the oil pump, causing it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil pump fails, your engine may stall, which could lead to a car accident.
Free Fix
Kia will replace the oil pan in your vehicle, for free, at a dealership near you. They'll contact you directly with a letter and appointment time.
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Original — What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil pan, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 16, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC210.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #22V031000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #21V622000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
What Happened
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk if Unfixed
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other KIA Forte Years

2023
3 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2016
1 recall
2015
1 recall
2014
3 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls

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