http://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/kia/forteThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSat, 21 Dec 2024 18:31:41 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotiveKia 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.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000124356005417750000000021/recall.aspxThu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000119871005104754000000003/recall.aspxThu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000119871004466738000000003/recall.aspxThu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000117628002867717000000256/recall.aspxTue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000117628002324737000000256/recall.aspxTue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000112768002867717000002063/recall.aspxMon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000112768002324737000002063/recall.aspxMon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000112768001998340000002063/recall.aspxMon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000109870002867717000001681/recall.aspxTue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000109870002324737000001681/recall.aspxTue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000109489004466738000001543/recall.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000109489004466738000001831/recall.aspxThu, 11 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000107345001978806000001346/recall.aspxWed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000107345001921924000001346/recall.aspxWed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000107345001586812000001346/recall.aspxWed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000107345001314768000001346/recall.aspxWed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000104724003644717000000197/recall.aspxWed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTKia 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."http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000094008003644717000000217/recall.aspxWed, 31 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000086786001586812000001543/recall.aspxFri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000086786001314768000001543/recall.aspxFri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000086786001045771000001543/recall.aspxFri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000086786000662713000001543/recall.aspxFri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000079427001921924000000063/recall.aspxFri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000079427001586812000000063/recall.aspxFri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000079427001314768000000063/recall.aspxFri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2013 Forte vehicles manufactured September 10, 2012, to October 31, 2012. The screws that hold the front seatbelt retractor retaining plates may not have been properly tightened, and as a result, the seatbelt retractor retaining plates may break in a crash.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000058897001586812000000267/recall.aspxTue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011 Forte vehicles manufactured August 27, 2010, to November 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak. http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000058515001045771000000185/recall.aspxFri, 05 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Forte vehicles manufactured December 5, 2012, to April 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000057246001921924000000200/recall.aspxFri, 16 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTKia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. In September 2013, Kia informed the agency that it was adding an additional 356,719 vehicles to this campaign. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 980,377. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.http://www.arfc.org/autos/kia/forte/recalls/000054277000662713000000228/recall.aspxMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT