NHTSA recall history

2021 Kia Forte Recalls

Review 2 NHTSA recall campaigns reported for this model-year combination, including components, consequences, remedies and official campaign numbers.

2recall campaigns
STEERING:COLUMNmost common component
May 5, 2022latest campaign date
Aug 20, 2026last NHTSA check
Common recalled components
STEERING:COLUMN 1AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE 1
Campaign timeline
20221 campaign
20211 campaign
Official campaigns

2021 Kia Forte recall campaigns

Open a campaign for the reported problem, consequence, remedy and official NHTSA campaign number.

VehicleMay 5, 2022

Kia Motors column recall — NHTSA campaign 22V304000

Kia 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 detach from…

columnKia Motors America
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Confirm open recalls with your VIN

Model-level recall history can show campaigns associated with 2021 Kia Forte, but it cannot confirm whether your specific vehicle still has an unrepaired recall.

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About 2021 Kia Forte recall results

This page groups NHTSA campaigns returned for the 2021 Kia Forte so you can compare the reported problem, possible consequence, remedy and campaign number in one place.

A model-level result cannot establish whether a specific VIN is affected or whether a repair has already been completed. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup or contact the manufacturer for vehicle-specific confirmation.

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2021 Kia Forte recall questions

Answers are based on the NHTSA campaign history currently available on this page.

How many recalls are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte?

This page currently lists 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns returned for the 2021 Kia Forte.

What is the latest 2021 Kia Forte recall campaign on this page?

The latest campaign currently shown is Kia Motors column recall — NHTSA campaign 22V304000, reported May 5, 2022.

Which component appears most often in 2021 Kia Forte recalls?

STEERING:COLUMN is the most frequent component in the campaigns currently listed here, appearing in 1 campaign.

Does a 2021 Kia Forte recall page confirm my VIN is affected?

No. Model-year recall history cannot confirm whether a specific VIN has an open recall. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN or license plate.

Are other Kia Forte model years available?

Yes. Recall pages are currently available for 2023, 2022, 2019.