Kia recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Kia Forte 2023
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V906000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 8, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 12, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 939
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
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 May 5, 2022
- Kia recall: Air bags Jan 25, 2022
- Kia recall: Latches/locks/linkages Aug 9, 2021
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.