NHTSA model recall hub

Kia Forte Recalls

Compare Kia Forte recall history by model year, common components and recent NHTSA campaigns.

2distinct campaigns
1model years with results
2019–2019model-year range
Aug 5, 2020latest campaign date
Common recalled components
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT 1EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 1
Campaign timeline
20201 campaign
20181 campaign
Recalls by year

Kia Forte recalls by model year

Open an exact model year to see the NHTSA campaigns returned for that vehicle combination.

Linked NHTSA campaigns

Recent campaigns for Kia Forte

Each campaign below links to its detailed NHTSA recall record.

VehicleOct 31, 2018

Kia Forte headlights recall — NHTSA campaign 18V771000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such,…

headlightsKia Motors America
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Confirm open recalls with your VIN

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

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Understanding Kia Forte recall history

The same NHTSA campaign can apply to more than one Kia Forte model year. This overview counts each campaign once, while the model-year links show the campaigns returned for each exact year.

Use this page to research patterns and compare campaigns. It does not determine whether a specific VIN is included in a recall or whether a recall repair remains open.

Vehicle recall FAQ

Kia Forte recall questions

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

How many Kia Forte recall campaigns are listed?

This page currently groups 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns across 1 Kia Forte model year with results.

Which Kia Forte model years have recall pages?

Recall pages are currently available for 2019.

What is the latest Kia Forte recall campaign shown here?

The latest campaign currently shown is Forte axle shaft recall — NHTSA campaign 20V459000, reported Aug 5, 2020.

What component is recalled most often on the Kia Forte?

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT is the most frequent component in the Kia Forte campaigns currently represented here, appearing in 1 campaign.

Does a Kia Forte recall page show whether my VIN needs repair?

No. These model-level pages summarize NHTSA campaigns by year. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup to check whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.