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

2 NHTSA recalls · 147 owner complaints on file

Two recalls apply: a front driveshaft that can break and cause a loss of power, and LED headlights aimed incorrectly, dimming the view of the road. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. The unverified complaint file is larger than that short recall list suggests, with 147 reports to NHTSA led by power train (47) and engine (36), plus 22 electrical. Owners also reported 11 crashes, four fires and five injuries; those reports are unverified.

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. Ask whether the front driveshaft recall repair has been completed
3. Drive it after dark to judge headlight aim, and check that recall's status
4. Listen for driveline vibration or noise on the test drive, given the power train complaints
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.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2021
• 2023
• All Forte recalls