Are recall repairs free?

Yes. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Where does the recall data come from?

Checks run against the official NHTSA safety recall database, the U.S. government's system of record for vehicle recalls.

2022 Kia Forte Recalls — Manage My Ride

Steering Column

What's wrong:

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.

What to do:

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 campaign 22V304000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported May 5, 2022.

2022 Kia Forte Recalls

Steering Column

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