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Kia Forte steering part may crack and fail

NHTSA campaign 22V906000 · Reported 2022-12-08 · Kia America, Inc.

critical How serious is it? About this label

Very serious: losing steering control can happen without warning and raises the risk of a crash, and although Kia has not issued a do-not-drive order, you should have the car inspected as soon as you can.

What's wrong, in plain English

A part in the front left suspension called the steering knuckle — it connects the wheel to the steering — may have been made wrong and can crack. If it cracks, you can lose the ability to steer the car. Kia says this came from a mistake during manufacturing. A dealer will look at the part on your car and put in a new one if it is cracked or faulty. The inspection and any replacement cost you nothing.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Forte is affected.
2. Contact your Kia dealer to book the steering knuckle inspection, or call Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 and reference recall SC259.
3. Have the part inspected and replaced if needed — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

Who to contact

Kia — official Kia recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-333-4542

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Summary
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.
Safety 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.