CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2019 vehicles with LED headlights may have been built with low beams that are not aimed correctly. Improperly aimed headlights can leave the driver with reduced visibility of the road, which raises the risk of a crash, especially in the dark.
If you own this vehicle, Kia will notify you by mail. Authorized dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights if needed, at no cost to you. You can also contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Kia Forte | 2019 |
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