2022 KIA FORTE
1 recalls, 43 complaints - 38 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating
22V304000 May 5, 2022
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
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.
Complaint Statistics
43 total complaints
5 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
AC is not blowing cold air even after replacing refrigerant. Mechanic says the compressor has failed, even though the car is only a few years old and has never been involved in any major incidents.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
AC is not blowing cold air even after replacing refrigerant. Mechanic says the compressor has failed, even though the car is only a few years old and has never been involved in any major incidents.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 7, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2026
On XXX, I was towing my camper to Copper Center, Alaska from Palmer, Alaska when my truck experienced a full transmission shut down which put the truck into "Reduced Power Mode". We descending down the road right next to Victory Bible Camp (64741 Victory Rd, Sutton-Alpine, Ak 99674) when the exhaust... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 12, 2026
Incident date: Jun 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, a warning message advising to reduce acceleration was displayed, the Check Engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over safely. The contact stated that the fail... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 5, 2026
I was driving and the airbag light randomly came on out of the blue. While trying to parallel park I noticed my steering wheel clicking. We ran codes on the car and we are confident that the clock spring failed. My horn and cruise control also no longer work.
ENGINE
Jun 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly made knocking sounds. The Check Engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle experienced rough idling and a decrease in motive power. The vehicle was taken to an ind... Read more
SEATS
Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 27, 2026
Incident date: Mar 27, 2026
Vehicle suffered acute catastrophic engine failure. No dash lights alerted me. Engine just started rattling and smoking. Dealership it was towed to pulled codes p0302 p0304 p0012 p0014 tried to blame it on us despite known coolant intrusion issue
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Mar 15, 2023
Driving home - what looked like warning indicators on the dashboard, came on. Lost the ability to brake. Had to push the pedal all the way to the floor to get some braking to happen. A message came on the dashboard “Brake Assist failure. Press hard to brake. Speed Limited”. Once we were able... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Mar 15, 2023
Driving home - what looked like warning indicators on the dashboard, came on. Lost the ability to brake. Had to push the pedal all the way to the floor to get some braking to happen. A message came on the dashboard “Brake Assist failure. Press hard to brake. Speed Limited”. Once we were able... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Mar 23, 2024
My 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport Limited 2.4 has a known engine defect causing excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was at an authorized Hyundai dealership for the oil consumption test and had been approved for a new engine replacement. Prior to the repair, I completed $2,300 in maintenance, specific... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Mar 23, 2024
The paint on my 2013 Toyota Corolla, Super White (040), is peeling extensively down to the primer on the roof, hood, trunk, and door frames and pillar areas. Toyota previously acknowledged this issue as a manufacturing defect affecting 2008–2017 Corollas and issued a Warranty Enhancement Program ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 29, 2025
Incident date: Mar 23, 2024
I leased a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (VIN: [XXX] ) on September 16, 2025 from Route 1 Hyundai in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. Since I bought the vehicle, I have had to return it to the dealership a total of one time. My vehicle has been out of service for repairs since November 19, 2025 for a total of ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 13, 2025
Incident date: Nov 19, 2025
I was at a complete stop at the red light, vehicle began shaking and shut down. Gears would not work therefore I was not able to put it in neutral to at least push out of the road. The vehicle then began cranking on and off on its own, without me pushing start/stop engine. This was completely unexpe... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 13, 2025
Incident date: Nov 19, 2025
I was at a complete stop at the red light, vehicle began shaking and shut down. Gears would not work therefore I was not able to put it in neutral to at least push out of the road. The vehicle then began cranking on and off on its own, without me pushing start/stop engine. This was completely unexpe... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 15, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on an incline, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power in the middle of the roadway. The contact was unable to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, but the vehicle was able to be immed... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 7, 2025
Incident date: Dec 16, 2024
We noticed that the f-150 would down shift and jerk the whole vehicle and the RPM would spike. It would throw you forward when it occurred. We brought it to Hall Ford October 23, 2024. Left it for three days and Hall Ford could not duplicate the issue. We have experienced the issue multiple times a... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 1, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
The vehicle at 13,xxx miles on the high ways, and during stop & go traffic; vehicle begins to tremble, transmission and floor shakes, rpms are higher than normal, abnormal noises coming from engine (screeching), jerking on acceleration on the first gears, rough idle, happens only on highways after 1... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2024
Incident date: Dec 10, 2023
My 20214XE Hybrid from the day I bought it was often saying "electric not available" There was a potential fire recall last winter that took four months to remedy, during that time we were told not to charge it, park in our garage, park near our home/structures or park by other cars. I purchase a hy... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 23, 2024
Incident date: May 23, 2024
I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power),... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 23, 2024
Incident date: May 23, 2024
Starting in 2022 the car started to "black out" when I drove it. The spedeometer and screen would go completely dark, especially at speeds over 60 MPH I reported this to Polestar in 2023, they incorrectly diagnosed it as a TPMS warning when I brought it to the dealer. I called Polestar back in Jul... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 23, 2024
Incident date: May 23, 2024
I have started to experience sudden acceleration issues. The car, when you are attempting to pull into a parking spot or garage, will seem to accelerate, sensors beeping. I have jumped curbs and even crashed into bikes in my garage. The car has had a slew of issues (engine propulsion, losing power),... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS
May 22, 2024
Incident date: Jan 4, 2023
unknown the gmc dealership refuses to repair recalls as they say, theres no recalls on the vehicle. There are 2 recalls and were not told of these recalls when purchasing
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 15, 2024
Incident date: Jan 31, 2024
The trim around my windshield fell off while driving. I called a local ford store, Ed Martin Ford in Anderson, Indiana and was told the current recall does not cover this.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 5, 2023
Incident date: Dec 4, 2023
Having issues with the back up camera it will randomly not work, showing a black screen instead of rearview. Other times the image is excessively dark compared to other surround camera views or has horizontal lines that interfere with view. Car is available for inspection. I have reported to the dea... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 10, 2023
Incident date: Nov 10, 2023
The car's theft deterrent is not able to be turned off and is causing the car to stop working. I was driving my car on the highway and all of a sudden it completely shut off. I had it towed home. I replaced the battery and it worked for a short period of time but then shut off again. My mechanic sta... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 10, 2023
Incident date: Oct 10, 2023
Upon arriving home last night with our 3 kids, my wife reported a loud clunking noise coming from the right front wheel area, and said the car felt unstable. After investigation I realized the bolts on the lower control arm have backed almost completely out. I’m very thankful they made it home sa... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 10, 2023
Incident date: Oct 10, 2023
Unknown , on November 23, 2022. I [XXX] hit a deer that jumped out in front of me while driving 45, 50 mph not one airbag went off and I hit the deer pretty hard. The deer had broken legs and it was all broken up, scared me because not one airbag not no nothing was there to help me. I then called 9... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 10, 2023
Incident date: Oct 10, 2023
Unknown , on November 23, 2022. I [XXX] hit a deer that jumped out in front of me while driving 45, 50 mph not one airbag went off and I hit the deer pretty hard. The deer had broken legs and it was all broken up, scared me because not one airbag not no nothing was there to help me. I then called 9... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 8, 2023
Incident date: Sep 2, 2023
Air bag light has been on for awhile and now the horn is not working. When the horn stopped working I took it in for repair again. Toyota repair department says it's a failure of the spiral cable. I found there was a recall to replace the spiral cable in Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles but 2009 - ... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 8, 2023
Incident date: Sep 2, 2023
2013 Ural Patrol. Driving down the road the other day, I heard a rubbing noise from my back wheel. It turns out the steel ring that the brake shoes contact had separated from the aluminum hub. The brakes would stop the steel ring but the wheel would rotate around it, so I had no rear brakes. The rim... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 27, 2023
Incident date: Jun 6, 2023
What happened: the air bags failed to deploy during a crash. Question: What component or system failed or malfunctioned? Answer: air bags, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning. Question: Is it available for inspection upon request? Answer: yes Question: How was your safety or ... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Jul 27, 2023
Incident date: Jun 6, 2023
The seat belt has now come unlocked from the locked position multiple times without unbuckling the seat. This is an issue because it's the seat belt used to install an infant car seat, so the car seat is not locked into place, which could be a major issue in the event of a crash. The seat belt ret... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 27, 2023
Incident date: Jun 6, 2023
Vehicle pulled out from parking lot in front of my truck. I had to hit the brakes very hard and they took longer than normal to stop. Luckily I was able to avoid the accident by going into another lane. Immediately after the abs and stability control lights started flashing and a “service abs syst... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 26, 2023
Incident date: Jul 10, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 19, 2023
Incident date: Apr 15, 2023
I was driving down the highway at 75 mph and my truck died in the middle of the highway luckily I pushed it off to the shoulder and it wouldn’t restart had it towed to a shop where I was told the crankshaft tone ring needed to be replaced but no parts to fix it due to “back order” this has bee... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 19, 2023
Incident date: Apr 15, 2023
I was driving down the highway at 75 mph and my truck died in the middle of the highway luckily I pushed it off to the shoulder and it wouldn’t restart had it towed to a shop where I was told the crankshaft tone ring needed to be replaced but no parts to fix it due to “back order” this has bee... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Oct 6, 2022
Incident date: Oct 4, 2022
Hi, On multiple occasions, the car slams on brakes in the middle of traffic, its like it has a mind of its own, I can back up and a car can be passing by all the way across the street and the car will beep and slam on brakes, sometimes while I'm driving and may not be close to a car, the car will ju... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Oct 6, 2022
Incident date: Oct 4, 2022
Hi, On multiple occasions, the car slams on brakes in the middle of traffic, its like it has a mind of its own, I can back up and a car can be passing by all the way across the street and the car will beep and slam on brakes, sometimes while I'm driving and may not be close to a car, the car will ju... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 6, 2022
Incident date: Oct 4, 2022
Hi, On multiple occasions, the car slams on brakes in the middle of traffic, its like it has a mind of its own, I can back up and a car can be passing by all the way across the street and the car will beep and slam on brakes, sometimes while I'm driving and may not be close to a car, the car will ju... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 17, 2022
Incident date: Apr 25, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly started revving without driver input. The battery and high engine temperature warning lights illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and diagn... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 29, 2021
Incident date: Dec 22, 2021
My wife's older car needed a new engine, so we decided on buying a new car since her work requires a good deal of driving. One week after the purchase, we discovered there was no spare tire! This IS a major safety issue, and although the car has many good safety features, this lack is really frigh... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2, 2021
Incident date: Dec 1, 2021
KIA FORTE 2022 Complaints A/C isn't working KIA FORTE 2022 AC condenser we just bought a *New Black 2022 KIA FORTE FE/L on 09 Nov 2021 already having problems the AC stopped working so we took it to the KIA Dealership in Katy when it happens the parts dept. the supervisor says it has no Freon in it... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2022 KIA FORTE
2022 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 10.7% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2022 KIA FORTE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,350 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S7) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 35.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,050 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 29.0 | 39.0 | 33.0 | Regular | $1,850 |
CO2 Emissions: 348.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 KIA FORTE
38 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 3 |
| 220000 SEATS | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
TSB_ELE338
Apr 30, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0/AVN5W SOFTWARE UPDATE (SA569) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on Display Audio 2.0 (D2V) and 5th Generation AVN Wide (AVN5W) head units on certain 202
TSB_ELE303_R2
Feb 9, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
TSB_CHA121
Jan 8, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the front strut bearing and upper spring pad on both front (LH and RH) strut assemblies on certain 2019-2024MY Forte (B
TSB_CHA121
Jan 8, 2024
020000 SUSPENSION
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the front strut bearing and upper spring pad on both front (LH and RH) strut assemblies on certain 2019-2024MY Forte (B
TSB_BOD212_R1
Nov 2, 2023
220000 SEATS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL SEAT TRACK REPLACEMENT FOR INOPERATIVE FRONT SEAT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
TSB_BOD212_R1
Nov 2, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL SEAT TRACK REPLACEMENT FOR INOPERATIVE FRONT SEAT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
TSB_CLI053_R1
Oct 13, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin pr
TSB_CLI053_R1
Oct 13, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin pr
TSB_ELE314
Oct 5, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: UNEVEN/SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page
TSB_ELE303_R1
Sep 28, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The a
TSB_ELE303_R1
Sep 28, 2023
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The a
TSB_ELE303_R1
Sep 28, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The a
TSB_ELE303
Aug 31, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy a 'non-responsive'
TSB_ELE303
Aug 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy a 'non-responsive'
TSB_CLI053
Aug 14, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor connector on some 2019-2023MY Forte (BDm) vehicles produc
TSB_CLI053
Aug 14, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor connector on some 2019-2023MY Forte (BDm) vehicles produc
TSB_ELE209_R4
Aug 11, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin pr
CS2310_TSB_R1
Aug 7, 2023
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this
CS2310_TSB_R1
Aug 7, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this
CS2310_TSB
Jul 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: KIA GENUINE REMOTE START CONTROL MODULE UPGRADE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOGIC COMPATIBILITY (CS2310) - This bulletin provides information to update the software logic in the Kia Genuine Remote Start
TSB_ENG243
Jun 9, 2023
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY PARTIAL REPAIR - This bulletin provides information regarding a loose crankshaft pulley condition on certain 2020-2023MY Forte (BDm) vehicles equipped with a 1.6L T-GDI and 6-speed manual
TSB_ENG243
Jun 9, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY PARTIAL REPAIR - This bulletin provides information regarding a loose crankshaft pulley condition on certain 2020-2023MY Forte (BDm) vehicles equipped with a 1.6L T-GDI and 6-speed manual
TSB_BOD314
May 31, 2023
171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below,
TSB_BOD314
May 31, 2023
163400 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below,
TSB_BOD314
May 31, 2023
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below,
TSB_BOD314
May 31, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below,
TSB_CLI048_R1
Nov 18, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR: COMPRESSOR FIELD COIL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in
TSB_TRA046_R3
Nov 18, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmis
TSB_ENG219_R1
Sep 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides inform
TSB_ENG219_R1
Sep 16, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides inform
TSB_ELE209_R3
Aug 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. The
PS672_R1
Aug 10, 2022
220000 SEATS
PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides informatio
PS672_R1
Aug 10, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides informatio
TSB_CHA115
Jul 19, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN SERVICE ACTION: BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (SA501) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake pedal assembly on some 2022MY Forte (BD/BDm) vehicles pr
PS613_R1
Mar 30, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop pro
PS576_R2
Jan 24, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides informa
PS576_R2
Jan 24, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides informa
TSB_ENG231_R1
Dec 6, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar
KIA FORTE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KIA FORTE across all model years (2010, 2023).
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Total Recalls
3,615
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
362
Reported Crashes
169
Reported Fires
21
Reported Deaths
KIA FORTE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.