Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V771000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-10-31.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V771000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
1,754
Reported to NHTSA
2018-10-31
Owners notified
2018-11-30

Defect description

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, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC171.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Forte2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.