Kia recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Forte 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V771000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia Motors America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 31, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,754
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 24, 2018 to Sep 17, 2018
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- SC171
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Kia recall: Suspension Apr 1, 2024
- Kia recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 25, 2023
- Kia recall: Suspension Sep 22, 2023
- Kia recall: Steering Dec 8, 2022
- Kia recall: Steering May 5, 2022
- Kia recall: Air bags Jan 25, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.