2022 Kia Forte Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 open recall for the 2022 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.

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.

Owner complaints

28filed with NHTSA · 10 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2026
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Engine
4
Forward Collision Avoidance
4
Steering
4
Electrical System
3

3 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 2 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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