NHTSA Recall Check

2021 Kia Forte Recalls

NHTSA reports 2 open safety recalls for the 2021 Kia Forte. All recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer, regardless of mileage or ownership.

Open Recalls for the 2021 Kia Forte

21V164000Reported 11/03/2021

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Summary

Kia 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."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V164000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

22V304000Reported 05/05/2022

STEERING:COLUMN

Summary

Kia 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.

Consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V304000 via nhtsa.gov/recalls

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How to Get a Recall Repaired

  1. Confirm the recall applies to your specific Kia Forte by checking the VIN above.
  2. Note the NHTSA campaign number from the recall details.
  3. Call any authorized Kia dealer and reference the campaign number.
  4. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the dealer must perform the recall remedy at no cost regardless of vehicle age or owner.
  5. Bring the vehicle to the appointment. Most recall repairs take 1-3 hours; some require parts to be ordered first.

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