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2023 Kia Forte recalls and problems

3 recalls and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia Forte.

3
recalls
66
owner complaints
11
complaints mentioning a crash
5
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Kia Forte recalls

Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm

NHTSA campaign 24V244000 · reported April 1, 2024 · Kia America, Inc. · 215 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
The risk
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649.

Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm

NHTSA campaign 23V649000 · reported September 22, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · 3,866 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
The risk
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.

Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm

NHTSA campaign 22V906000 · reported December 8, 2022 · Kia America, Inc. · 939 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Service brakes

While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph, my vehicle suddenly lost normal braking function. The brake pedal felt loose, and I had to press it nearly to the floor for the vehicle to slow down. Even then, stopping took significantly longer than normal. Pumping the brake pedal approximately five times…

Oct 13, 2026 · Wheels · fire reported

Front left tire blew out, plastic liner became shredded due to it. Beneath that plastic liner sits the main electrical wiring harness which rubs against the wheel creating sparks leading to total engine fire and failure

Oct 6, 2026 · Steering · 600 miles

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and was difficult to turn. Due to the failure, the vehicle unexpectedly swayed from left to right. The contact stated that the vehicle felt…

Sep 28, 2026 · Service brakes

While car was rolling in reverse, breaks got stiff and driver had to use excessive force to get car to stop. Battery warning came on when pushing hard on the breaks. Then got the car in park, reved the gas to make sure the car was on which it was. Drove it to a parking spot and the car was giving me signal shift to P…

Sep 21, 2026 · Lane departure

Four times, my 2023 Kia forte has went into limp mode. Three times accelerating onto the freeway, the blindspot/anticollision (BCA) system reset. This put the vehicle in limp mode and it deaccelerated to 3 mph. I had to pull over and restart the car. The other time, I was turning right at an intersection. After the…

Forte model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2020 07892
2021 269110
2022 12831
2023 366115
2024 02660

Across all years, the 2014 Forte has the most complaints (444). All Kia Forte years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Kia Forte have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Kia Forte, the most recent reported on April 1, 2024 (Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Forte?
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (15 complaints), followed by electrical system (11).
How many 2023 Kia Forte complaints mention a crash or fire?
11 of 66 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.