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Critical RiskNHTSA
Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

Kia America, Inc.: 2023 Forte Vehicles Recalled Due to Front Lower Control Arm Failure

Agency Publication Date: April 1, 2024
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Summary

Kia America, Inc. is recalling 215 of its 2023 Forte vehicles because the right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded during manufacturing. This defect can cause the control arm to fail, which may lead to a sudden loss of steering control while driving. Kia dealers will replace the affected right front lower control arm with a new, properly welded part free of charge.

Risk

If the control arm fails, the driver may suddenly lose the ability to steer the vehicle, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Because this is a critical safety issue, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.

What You Should Do

  1. Stop driving this vehicle immediately and park it until the recall repair is completed.
  2. Identify if your vehicle is included in this recall by checking if it is a 2023 Kia Forte and looking for Kia recall number SC306.
  3. Contact an authorized Kia dealer to schedule a free replacement of the right front lower control arm.
  4. Contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 for more information regarding this recall (SC306).
  5. For additional questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Free replacement of the right front lower control arm

How to: Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle and should contact a dealer for a free replacement of the affected part.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Kia Forte

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V244000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 215 vehicles(3% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: Yes โ€” park this vehicle until the recall repair is completed
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: April 17, 2024
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SC306
Agency Last Updated: February 28, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response