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Kia Forte recalls
29 official recall campaigns for the Kia Forte, published by vehicle safety authorities in Colombia, Germany, France, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands and 1 more, covering model years 2007–2024. The most recent was issued in 2025. A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 29 campaigns
- 16 rated high risk
- Latest: 2025
- 🇨🇴 Colombia
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇮🇱 Israel
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
- 🇺🇸 United States
Common Kia Forte recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Engine 4
- Airbags 4
- Electrical & software 2
- Suspension 2
- Fuel system 2
- Fire risk 2
Kia Forte recalls by year
- 2025 · 1
- 2024 · 3
- 2023 · 5
- 2022 · 4
- 2021 · 4
- 2020 · 2
- 2018 · 2
- 2017 · 1
- 2016 · 3
- 2015 · 1
- 2013 · 1
Kia Forte recalls in 2025 (1)
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Kia FORTE — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
Kia Forte recalls in 2024 (3)
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Kia FORTE SEDÁN BDM — safety recall (Mexico)High risk
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Kia BORREGO, CADENZA, CARENS — safety recall (Netherlands)High risk
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DO NOT DRIVE — Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower ArmHigh risk
Kia Forte recalls in 2023 (5)
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Kia FORTE — safety recall (Mexico)Medium
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DO NOT DRIVE — Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower ArmHigh risk
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Kia cerato, forte, optima — safety recall (France)High risk
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Kia Cerato, Forte — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, DE)High risk
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Kia FORTE, CERATO, SPORTAGE, OPTIMA, SORENTO — safety recall (Germany)High risk
Kia Forte recalls in 2022 (4)
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Steering: Linkages: Knuckle: Spindle: ArmMedium
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Kia FORTE HATCHBACK Y SEDÁN 2017-2018, SEDONA 2019 — safety recall (Mexico)Medium
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Steering: ColumnMedium
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Air BagsMedium
Kia Forte recalls in 2021 (4)
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Kia FORTE® 2017-2018 — safety recall (Mexico)Medium
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Latches/Locks/Linkages: Trunk Lid: LatchMedium
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Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Oil/Lubrication: PumpMedium
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Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleMedium
Kia Forte recalls in 2020 (2)
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EngineHigh risk
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Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle ShaftMedium
Kia Forte recalls in 2018 (2)
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Exterior Lighting: HeadlightsMedium
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Kia FORTE, SEDONA, OPTIMA — Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module (US)High risk
Kia Forte recalls in 2017 (1)
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Kia FORTE KOUP, FORTE — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And Linkages (US)High risk
Kia Forte recalls in 2016 (3)
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Kia FORTE — Seat Belts: Front: Retractor (US)High risk
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Kia FORTE — safety recall (Colombia)High risk
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Kia FORTE — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Cooling Unit And Lines (US)Medium
Kia Forte recalls in 2015 (1)
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Kia FORTE — Electrical System (US)High risk
Kia Forte recalls in 2013 (1)
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Kia OPTIMA, SEDONA, SPORTAGE — Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights: Switch (US)High risk
Kia Forte recalls without a published date (2)
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Kia SOUL CARNIVAL FORTE — safety recall (Israel)High risk
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Kia FORTE — safety recall (Israel)Medium
Kia Forte recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 17 | NHTSA · VIN lookup |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 4 | PROFECO · safety alerts |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | 2 | — |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 2 | KBA · recall database (Rückrufdatenbank) |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 2 | — |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 1 | EU Safety Gate · EU product alerts |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | RappelConso · recall notices |
How to check if your Kia Forte has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every Kia Forte on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: NHTSA (United States), PROFECO (Mexico), KBA (Germany), EU Safety Gate (Netherlands), RappelConso (France).
- Ask an authorised Kia dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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