2019 Kia Forte Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 open recalls for the 2019 Kia Forte. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 17, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Exterior Lighting Headlights

What's wrong:
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."
Risk:
If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 18V771000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Oct 31, 2018.

Axle Assembly Axle Shaft

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

What's wrong:
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.
Risk:
A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do:
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.

NHTSA campaign 20V459000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Aug 5, 2020.

Owner complaints

149filed with NHTSA · 22 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2019
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Power Train
48
Engine
37
Electrical System
23
Forward Collision Avoidance
17

11 involved a crash · 4 a fire · 5 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Kia Forte years

Every year links to that vehicle's full recall page.

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Kia Forte, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Kia dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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