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Buying a used 2019 Kia Forte? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 147 owner complaints on file

The 2019 Kia Forte has 2 recalls in this group, covering a front axle shaft that may break and incorrectly aimed LED headlights. The axle issue is the principal mechanical concern, while the headlight recall concerns lighting alignment. Its 147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified reports, including 47 involving the power train, 36 the engine, and 22 each for electrical issues and unknown or other problems. Those complaint areas merit attention alongside recall completion records.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify VIN-specific front axle shaft recall completion.
3. Request LED headlight aiming recall documentation.
4. Ask about power-train, engine, and electrical symptoms and repairs.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2019 Kia Forte

What owners have reported to NHTSA

147 complaints filed for this model year, including 11 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2021
• 2023
• All Forte recalls