NHTSA Safety Recalls
2019 Kia Forte Recalls
The 2019 Kia Forte has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Kia Forte built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2019 Kia Forte
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA 18V771000- The defect
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC171.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
NHTSA 20V459000- The defect
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.
- The risk
- A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.
Reported May 8, 2020 by Kia Motors America
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2019 Kia Forte built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.