The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V649000·Announced 2023-09-22

2023 Kia Forte Right Front Control Arm Defect Recall

Kia is recalling 2023 Forte vehicles due to improper welds on the right front lower control arm, which may fail and cause loss of steering control. Affected owners should not drive the vehicle until repaired.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 structural suspension defect that creates a documented risk of steering loss and crash. However, no reported injuries or fatalities are documented, preventing a higher classification under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Kia Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded during manufacturing.

The faulty welds can cause the control arm to fail, resulting in a sudden loss of steering control. This substantially increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

According to NHTSA, approximately 3,866 units are affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed in September 2023.

Kia will replace the right front lower control arm on affected vehicles at no cost to the owner. Owners should not drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. For more information, contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
KIA FORTE
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
3,866

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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