NHTSA campaign 23V649000
Kia America, Inc. recall 23V649000
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.
Critical safety instruction
Do Not Drive
NHTSA includes this instruction on at least one record in the campaign. Check your VIN and follow the current instructions from NHTSA or the manufacturer.
Check your VINWhat can happen
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower arm
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.