Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V906000

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

Kia America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-12-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V906000

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

Component
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
939
Reported to NHTSA
2022-12-08
Owners notified
2023-01-12

Defect description

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Kia Forte2023

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.