2023 Kia Forte recalls

3 safety recalls, 66 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
66Complaints
16Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Kia Forte recall list

Suspension recall

Do not drive24V-244
April 1, 2024 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia 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.
Safety risk
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649.

Suspension recall

Do not drive23V-649
September 22, 2023 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia 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.
Safety risk
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.

Steering recall

22V-906
December 8, 2022 · Kia America, Inc.
Problem
Kia 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 control.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.

2023 Kia Forte owner complaints

66 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 5 fires, 5 injuries and 1 death.

Problems by component

Steering15
Electrical System11
Forward Collision Avoidance10
Engine9
Suspension8
Power Train8
Unknown or Other8
Lane Departure7
Service Brakes5
Air Bags5

Recent complaints

October 22, 2026Service Brakes

While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph, my vehicle suddenly lost normal braking function. The brake pedal felt loose, and I had to press it nearly to the floor for the vehicle to slow down. Even then, stopping took significantly longer than normal. Pumping the brake pedal approximately five times temporarily restored normal braking, but the pedal became loose again afterward. Fortunately, there were no vehicles directly in front of me, allowing me to gradually slow down and exit the freeway. With my hazard lights on, I continued at approximately 5 mph, but the vehicle still did not stop easily when I pressed the brake pedal all the way down. This put my safety and the safety of

October 13, 2026Electrical SystemWheelsFire

Front left tire blew out, plastic liner became shredded due to it. Beneath that plastic liner sits the main electrical wiring harness which rubs against the wheel creating sparks leading to total engine fire and failure

October 6, 2026Steering

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and was difficult to turn. Due to the failure, the vehicle unexpectedly swayed from left to right. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it was floating on water. The vehicle was taken to several dealers but was not diagnosed. The dealer stated that the failure might be associated with a tire failure. The tires were rotated, and an alignment was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone and by email

September 28, 2026Service Brakes

While car was rolling in reverse, breaks got stiff and driver had to use excessive force to get car to stop. Battery warning came on when pushing hard on the breaks. Then got the car in park, reved the gas to make sure the car was on which it was. Drove it to a parking spot and the car was giving me signal shift to P. No accident occurred. Turned the car off. Car was driven home and all was fine. Vehicle was towed to Kia dealer and they kept it 5 days and could not find any codes in the system and said all was fine and released it back to us today. Told us to let them know if it happens again.

September 21, 2026Lane DepartureBack Over PreventionForward Collision Avoidance

Four times, my 2023 Kia forte has went into limp mode. Three times accelerating onto the freeway, the blindspot/anticollision (BCA) system reset. This put the vehicle in limp mode and it deaccelerated to 3 mph. I had to pull over and restart the car. The other time, I was turning right at an intersection. After the light turned green, the system reset again. I had the AGM battery replaced after the second time, but the BCA system continued to reset and the car went into limp mode. This is dangerous during driving, especially if there is no where to pull over. The car won't go more than three mph.

2023 Kia Forte crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Kia Forte: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.7%.

2023 Kia Forte recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Kia Forte have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Forte. The most recent, filed April 1, 2024, concerns the suspension.

What are the most common 2023 Kia Forte problems?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is steering (15 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2023 Kia Forte safe?

The 2023 Kia Forte earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Kia Forte?

Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.