KnownCarProblems2023 Kia Forte Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Kia Forte, most often about the steering (23% of complaints). It is 13th of 16 Forte model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2023 Kia Forte problems
Steering
15 complaints · 23%Driver assistance
14 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, assist.
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed when the vehicle inadvertently merged to the right lane while the lane assist feature was active. The contact stated that lane assist feature failed to alert her that the vehicle had merged. As a result, the vehicle…
The contact rented a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the contact noticed that the lane keep assist was following the lines on the right side of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to veer towards an exit several times. The contact was able to steer the vehicle back into the correct…
Electrical
11 complaints · 17%Engine
9 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made abnormal knocking sounds. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle later lost motive power while driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it…
Transmission
8 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: clutch assembly.
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle was driving on the incorrect side of the road coming towards the contact head-on. While attempting to avoid crashing into the other vehicle, the contact swerved over to the side of the road and drove downhill.…
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 12%Suspension
8 complaints · 12%Air bags
5 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Kia Forte recalls
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 17, 2024. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23v-649.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Suspension: lower arm
Risk: Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 27, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc283.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.
Steering: arm
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 12, 2023. Owner may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc259.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2023 forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Kia Forte
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Forte?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (15 complaints); driver assistance (14 complaints); electrical (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Forte have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 1, 2024 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Kia Forte?
- It is 13th of 16 Forte model years by number of complaints, with 65 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.