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Kia Forte recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns across the 2010 to 2023 Forte model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Forte recalls | 3 | Suspension: lower arm |
| 2022 Forte recalls | 1 | Steering: column |
| 2021 Forte recalls | 2 | Steering: column |
| 2019 Forte recalls | 2 | Power train: axle shaft |
| 2018 Forte recalls | 3 | Air bags |
| 2017 Forte recalls | 3 | Air bags |
| 2016 Forte recalls | 1 | Latches/locks/linkages: latch |
| 2015 Forte recalls | 1 | Engine |
| 2014 Forte recalls | 3 | Engine |
| 2013 Forte recalls | 5 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2012 Forte recalls | 4 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2011 Forte recalls | 3 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2010 Forte recalls | 3 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Forte campaigns are:
- Air bags (7 campaigns)
- Service brakes, hydraulic (7 campaigns)
- Engine (4 campaigns)
- Steering (3 campaigns)
- Latches/locks/linkages (3 campaigns)
- Suspension (2 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Kia recalls.
Kia Forte recall questions
Which Kia Forte year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2013 Forte has the most, with 5 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Kia Forte with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.