Is the 2011 KIA Forte safe to drive?

The 2011 KIA Forte has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 16V070000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

What Happened

Your 2011 Kia Forte from August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010, has a transmission fluid cooler hose that might have been made incorrectly, which can cause a leak.

Risk if Unfixed

If the leak is bad enough, your transmission might not work properly, and your car could stop moving, increasing the risk of an accident.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Kia will fix this for you for free by replacing the transmission cooler hose. They'll contact you to schedule a visit to the dealership.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V070000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 16V070000

What This Recall Means

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?