CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Kia Forte has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 5 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (15 reports).
2023 Kia Forte recalls
Front Control Arm May Fail, Causing Steering Loss
Some 2023 Kia Forte vehicles may have a right front lower control arm that was improperly welded.
Front control arm may fail, causing loss of steering
A right front lower control arm on certain 2023 Kia Forte vehicles may have been improperly welded, so the part can fail.
Steering Knuckle May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering
A manufacturing error may cause the front left steering knuckle to crack.
Most common 2023 Kia Forte problems
Problem areas named in the 66 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Lane Departure | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
What owners report
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 temporarily restored normal braking, but the pedal became loose again afterward. Fortunately, there were no vehicles directly in front of me, allowing me to gradually slow down and exit the freeway. With my hazard lights on, I continued at approximately 5 mph, but the vehicle still did not stop easily when I pressed the brake pedal all the way down. This put my safety and the safety o
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
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 as if it was floating on water. The vehicle was taken to several dealers but was not diagnosed. The dealer stated that the failure might be associated with a tire failure. The tires were rotated, and an alignment was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone and by email
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. No accident occurred. Turned the car off. Car was driven home and all was fine. Vehicle was towed to Kia dealer and they kept it 5 days and could not find any codes in the system and said all was fine and released it back to us today. Told us to let them know if it happens again.
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 light turned green, the system reset again. I had the AGM battery replaced after the second time, but the BCA system continued to reset and the car went into limp mode. This is dangerous during driving, especially if there is no where to pull over. The car won't go more than three mph.
2023 Kia Forte questions
Does the 2023 Kia Forte have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Forte: Front Control Arm May Fail, Causing Steering Loss; Front control arm may fail, causing loss of steering; Steering Knuckle May Crack, Causing Loss of Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Forte?
Based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (15), Forward Collision Avoidance (14), Electrical System (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Kia Forte has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.