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KIA Forte Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

34
Total Recalls
1.2
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.9)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
0
2002
0
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
3 B-
2011
3 B-
2012
4 A-
2013
5 A-
2014
3 C+
2015
1 D
2016
1 F
2017
3 C-
2018
3 C-
2019
2 D
2020
0
2021
2 C-
2022
1 D+
2023
3 B-
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7
AIR BAGS
7
ENGINE
4
STEERING
3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3
SUSPENSION
2
POWER TRAIN
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
SEAT BELTS
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM — Your 2023 Kia Forte may have a faulty front left steering knuckle that could crack and cause a loss of steering control.

High Priority

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM — Your vehicle's right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.

High Priority

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM — There's a problem with the front right lower control arm on your 2023 Kia Forte. The weld that holds it together might not be strong enough, which could cause it to break.

Critical

STEERING:COLUMN — Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to d…

High Priority

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE — Your vehicle's Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect a child restraint system in the front passenger seat, which is a critical safety feature.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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