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US recalls (3)
Do not driveSuspension: front, control arm
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Suspension
2023-09-22 · campaign 2023-525 · 113 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the right-front lower control arm could partially separate from the crossmember due to an improper weld. If this happens while driving, there could be a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the right-front lower control arm.
Steering
2022-12-08 · campaign 2022-698
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the left-front steering knuckle could crack and/or break. A steering knuckle that breaks while driving could cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the left-front steering knuckle. If the batch code stamped on the knuckle is within the affected range, it will be replaced.
Owner complaints (66)
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Forte (11 crashes, 5 fires, 5 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 150).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 15 | |
| Electrical system | 11 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Power train | 8 | |
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
| Suspension | 8 | |
| Lane departure | 7 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Kia Forte.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2023 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Kia Forte version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Forte 1.6 L Manual 6-spd | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Forte 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S7) | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Forte 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Forte FE 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 41 | 34 | $1,950 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.