Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V459000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Kia Motors America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-08-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V459000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
834
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-05
Owners notified
2020-09-02

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.

Safety risk

A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.

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.