2023 Kia Forte Suspension Recall 23V649000 (Kia SC283)
NHTSA recall 23V649000 (Kia recall SC283) covers about 3,866 2023 Kia Forte vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Sep 22, 2023. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V649000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Do not drive: NHTSA safety advisory
NHTSA lists a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign. Owners should not drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
What's recalled
Component: Suspension (front, control arm, lower 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.
The risk
Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Sep 27, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Kia recall number SC283
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V649000 as SC283. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SC283 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Forte | 2023 | All Forte recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 22, 2023
- Owner notification
- Sep 27, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Kia America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 23V649000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V649000 is open, call any Kia dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V649000 or SC283). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V649000?
NHTSA recall 23V649000 (Kia recall SC283) covers about 3,866 2023 Kia Forte vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Sep 22, 2023. NHTSA lists a DO-NOT-DRIVE advisory: owners should not drive these vehicles until the repair is done. It covers certain 2023 Forte vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V649000?
No. NHTSA's record for 23V649000 carries a do-not-drive advisory: owners should not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact a Kia dealer to arrange the repair.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V649000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Kia dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V649000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed." NHTSA lists Sep 27, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Kia recall number for 23V649000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SC283. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SC283) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V649000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V649000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
Related recalls
- 24V244000: 2023 Kia Forte suspension (Apr 1, 2024)