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KIA FORTE recall records

Public NHTSA recall rows listed for KIA FORTE, grouped by campaign, component, and model year.

Are KIA FORTE recalls listed?

Loaded NHTSA rows list 18 distinct recall campaigns for KIA FORTE, across 56make/model/year/component rows. A row match is a public-record listing, not a VIN-specific status. Use NHTSA's VIN tool for a specific vehicle check. Snapshot 2026-06-24.

Source-backed recall facts

Components listed in recall rows

NHTSA recall rows by component
ComponentRowsCampaignsSource
AIR BAGS101Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE81Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE72Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH61Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
ENGINE41Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP41Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER31Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES31Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM22Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
STEERING:COLUMN21Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH11Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS11Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES11Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT11Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR11Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM11Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-06-24

Model years listed

KIA FORTE recent NHTSA rows

KIA FORTE recent NHTSA rows
CampaignVehicleComponentReport dateFlagsListed issueSource
24V2440002023 KIA FORTESUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMApr 1, 2024None listedKia 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.Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
23V6520002012 KIA FORTESERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 25, 2023None listedKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
23V6520002011 KIA FORTESERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 25, 2023None listedKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
23V6520002011 KIA FORTESERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 25, 2023None listedKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
23V6520002013 KIA FORTESERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 25, 2023None listedKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
23V6520002010 KIA FORTESERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 25, 2023None listedKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
23V6520002010 KIA FORTESERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 25, 2023None listedKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
23V6520002013 KIA FORTESERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 25, 2023None listedKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
23V6520002012 KIA FORTESERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULESep 25, 2023None listedKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
23V6490002023 KIA FORTESUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMSep 22, 2023None listedKia 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.Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V9060002023 KIA FORTESTEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMDec 8, 2022None listedKia 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 c...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V3040002021 KIA FORTESTEERING:COLUMNMay 5, 2022None listedKia 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...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V3040002022 KIA FORTESTEERING:COLUMNMay 5, 2022None listedKia 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...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V0310002018 KIA FORTEAIR BAGSJan 25, 2022None listedKia 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 me...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V0310002017 KIA FORTEAIR BAGSJan 25, 2022None listedKia 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 me...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V0310002017 KIA FORTEAIR BAGSJan 25, 2022None listedKia 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 me...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V0310002017 KIA FORTEAIR BAGSJan 25, 2022None listedKia 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 me...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V0310002017 KIA FORTEAIR BAGSJan 25, 2022None listedKia 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 me...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V0310002017 KIA FORTEAIR BAGSJan 25, 2022None listedKia 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 me...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V0310002018 KIA FORTEAIR BAGSJan 25, 2022None listedKia 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 me...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V0310002018 KIA FORTEAIR BAGSJan 25, 2022None listedKia 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 me...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V0310002018 KIA FORTEAIR BAGSJan 25, 2022None listedKia 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 me...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
22V0310002018 KIA FORTEAIR BAGSJan 25, 2022None listedKia 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 me...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V6220002018 KIA FORTELATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHAug 9, 2021None listedKia 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 open...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V6220002016 KIA FORTELATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHAug 9, 2021None listedKia 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 open...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V6220002017 KIA FORTELATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHAug 9, 2021None listedKia 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 open...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V6220002017 KIA FORTELATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHAug 9, 2021None listedKia 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 open...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V6220002018 KIA FORTELATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHAug 9, 2021None listedKia 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 open...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V6220002016 KIA FORTELATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHAug 9, 2021None listedKia 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 open...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V2600002018 KIA FORTEENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPApr 13, 2021None listedKia 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...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V2600002018 KIA FORTEENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPApr 13, 2021None listedKia 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...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V2600002017 KIA FORTEENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPApr 13, 2021None listedKia 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...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V2600002017 KIA FORTEENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPApr 13, 2021None listedKia 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...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V1640002021 KIA FORTEAIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERMar 11, 2021None listedKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence o...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V1640002021 KIA FORTEAIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERMar 11, 2021None listedKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence o...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V1640002021 KIA FORTEAIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERMar 11, 2021None listedKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence o...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V1640002021 KIA FORTEAIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEMar 11, 2021None listedKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence o...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V1640002021 KIA FORTEAIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEMar 11, 2021None listedKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence o...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
21V1640002021 KIA FORTEAIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEMar 11, 2021None listedKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence o...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18
20V7500002013 KIA FORTEENGINEDec 2, 2020None listedKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine com...Source:NHTSA Safety RecallsSnapshot 2026-07-18

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