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Buying a used 2021 Kia Forte? Check these 2 recalls first
The headline item is a critical-severity recall for a steering column bolt that may loosen, though it carries no stop-driving or park-outside instruction. A second recall covers vehicles that may be missing child seat hardware. Owner complaints number 67, fewer than the earlier Forte years listed, and are led by engine (22), with nine steering reports. These unverified filings also describe 10 crashes and six injuries, with no fires.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Get written confirmation the steering column bolt recall was performed
- Check the child seat anchorage hardware is present if you will carry a car seat
- Ask about engine service history, since engine is the top complaint area
- 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 2021 Kia Forte
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Rio and Forte steering column bolt may loosen | Steering | critical |
| Kia Telluride, K5, Forte may miss child seat | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
67 complaints filed for this model year, including 10 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | None found |
| Steering | 9 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 8 | None found |
| Power Train | 7 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 6 | Yes |
| Structure | 3 | None found |