Is the 2019 KIA Forte safe to drive?

The 2019 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.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall for the 2019 KIA Forte? (Campaign #18V771000)

Your vehicle's LED headlights may not be aiming correctly, which is a safety issue. If the headlights aren't aiming right, it can reduce your visibility while driving, making a crash more likely. Kia will inspect and adjust or replace your headlights for free, at no cost to you. They'll contact you to schedule the repair once the recall begins.

Campaign 18V771000

Moderate Plain English 2018-10-31

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

What Happened

Your vehicle's LED headlights may not be aiming correctly, which is a safety issue.

Risk if Unfixed

If the headlights aren't aiming right, it can reduce your visibility while driving, making a crash more likely.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Kia will inspect and adjust or replace your headlights for free, at no cost to you. They'll contact you to schedule the repair once the recall begins.

Affected Vehicles

2019 KIA Forte

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V771000. 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.

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