2021 Kia Forte Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Kia Forte, affecting steering and airbags. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Kia dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- May 5, 2022
- Owner complaints
- 68
All 2021 Kia Forte recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 22V304000May 5, 2022Steering30 vehicles
Steering:column
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 21V164000Mar 11, 2021Airbags142 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Telluride, K5, and Forte vehicles. The Occupant Classification and Detection System (OCS/ODS) unit may not detect the presence of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the OCS/ODS unit, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC207.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Forte have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Forte, covering steering and airbags.
- Are 2021 Kia Forte recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2021 Kia Forte?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 22V304000, reported May 5, 2022, concerning the steering.