NHTSA Safety Recalls
Kia Forte Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2010 to 2023, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 13 model years (2010–2023) the Kia Forte has 34 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2013 with 5; the cleanest is 2022 with 1.
- Model years
- 13
- Total recalls
- 34
- Worst year
- 2013
- Cleanest year
- 2022
2010–2023
5 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Forte | 3 | |
| 2022 Kia Forte | 1 | |
| 2021 Kia Forte | 2 | |
| 2019 Kia Forte | 2 | |
| 2018 Kia Forte | 3 | |
| 2017 Kia Forte | 3 | |
| 2016 Kia Forte | 1 | |
| 2015 Kia Forte | 1 | |
| 2014 Kia Forte | 3 | |
| 2013 Kia Forte | 5 | |
| 2012 Kia Forte | 4 | |
| 2011 Kia Forte | 3 | |
| 2010 Kia Forte | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Kia Forte
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE5
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE4
- ENGINE4
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH3
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES3
- AIR BAGS2
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP2
- STEERING:COLUMN2
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM2
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.