RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

KIA Forte recalls

18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 2 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

18recalls on file
18with a remedy available
3do-not-drive / park-outside
Apr 2024latest recall
Steering & suspension 4Engine & powertrain 4Air bags 3Brakes & stability 2Camera, lights & visibility 2Body & latches 1Seats & belts 1Electrical 1
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This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Recalls by model year

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Latest recalls

24V244000 · KIA America, Inc.Suspension recallThe right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree replacement215unitsApr 202423V652000 · KIA America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire…Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement1.7MunitsSep 202323V649000 · KIA America, Inc.Suspension recallThe right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree replacement3,866unitsSep 202322V906000 · KIA America, Inc.Steering recallDue to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.Steering & suspensionFree replacement939unitsDec 202222V304000 · KIA Motors AmericaSteering recallA bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack…Steering & suspensionFree repair30unitsMay 202222V031000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallThe Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit.Air bagsFree software update411KunitsJan 202221V622000 · KIA Motors AmericaLatches/locks/linkages recallThe trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.Body & latchesFree replacement253KunitsAug 202121V260000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine And Engine Cooling recallForeign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.Engine & powertrainFree replacement4,069unitsApr 202121V164000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallThe Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the…Air bagsFree replacement142unitsMar 202120V750000 · KIA Motors AmericaEngine recallAn engine compartment fire can occur while driving.Engine & powertrainFree software update295KunitsDec 202020V459000 · KIA Motors AmericaPower Train recallThe left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.Engine & powertrainFree replacement834unitsAug 202018V771000 · KIA Motors AmericaExterior Lighting recallThe headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1,754unitsOct 201818V363000 · KIA Motors AmericaAir Bags recallIn the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt…Air bagsRepair508KunitsJun 201817V773000 · KIA Motors AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement134KunitsDec 201716V312000 · KIA Motors AmericaSeat Belts recallThe screws that hold the front seatbelt retractor retaining plates may not have been properly tightened, and as a result, the…Seats & beltsFree replacement5,245unitsMay 201616V070000 · KIA Motors AmericaPower Train recallThe affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a…Engine & powertrainFree replacement10KunitsFeb 201615V015000 · KIA Motors AmericaElectrical System recallIn the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.ElectricalSoftware update87KunitsJan 201513V114000 · KIA Motors CorporationExterior Lighting recallOriginally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement980KunitsApr 2013