The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V771000·Announced 2018-10-31

Kia Recalls 2019 Forte Vehicles for Headlight Aiming Defect

Kia is recalling 2019 Forte vehicles with LED headlights because they may not be aimed correctly, potentially reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (improper headlight aiming increasing crash risk) where no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The recall addresses a defect where the headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which governs lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may experience reduced visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA FORTE
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
1,754

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FORTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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