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2021 KIA Forte
2 Recalls for 2021 KIA Forte
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-05 | 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. Remedy: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall SC235. |
| 2021-03-11 | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 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.” 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. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2021 KIA Forte
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3 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2021 KIA Forte
| Date | Component | |||
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| 2021-03-15 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 11403077 | |||
| 2021-02-20 |
AIR BAGS | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11397070 | |||
| 2021-02-20 |
AIR BAGS | LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11397070 |
0 Investigations for 2021 KIA Forte
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50 Service Alerts for 2021 KIA Forte
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2021-11-11 | 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-11 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-11-11 | 103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT (SC199) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-01-24 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides informa Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-04-07 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT REPLACEMENT – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software logic and, if necessary, replace the Intelligent Variable Tran Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-30 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop pro Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-03-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-01-24 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides informa Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-01-06 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-01-06 | 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-21 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-21 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-21 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-02 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-02 | 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-02 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-02 | 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-02 | 270000 LANE DEPARTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-10-06 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-10-05 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-13 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-13 | 160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-03 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-03 | 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-24 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-24 | 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-24 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-24 | 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-24 | 270000 LANE DEPARTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-06-09 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PIT STOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W AND DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop contai Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-23 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) MODIFICATION – This bulletin provides information on the modification of the fuel tank Inlet Check Valve (ICV) on some 2019-2021MY Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from July 9, 2018 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-28 | 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. T Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-08 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-23 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER / CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides information rega Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-25 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-11 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-12 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: LOG FILE COLLECTION FOR AVN 5.0/W & DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0 – This Pitstop contains information regarding the log file collection procedure for 2020MY~ models equipped with AVN 5.0/W or Display Audio 2.0 head units. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-02-03 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-23 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: LED HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (SA455) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the LED headlamp(s) on certain 2021MY Kia Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from October 28, 2020 through November 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-23 | 121400 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: LED HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (SA455) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the LED headlamp(s) on certain 2021MY Kia Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from October 28, 2020 through November 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-23 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: LED HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (SA455) – This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the LED headlamp(s) on certain 2021MY Kia Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from October 28, 2020 through November 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-14 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB – DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC21) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulleti Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-07 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: MFC, CONCERNS FOR DISABLED OPERATION – This Pitstop provides information regarding concerns with disabled operation of Multi-Function Camera (MFC) on some Kia vehicles. When normal operation is not possible due to certain outside e Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-24 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-25 | 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-25 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-07-27 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE – This bulletin provides information on setting the “Service Interval Reminder” feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-06 | 130000 VISIBILITY
PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. When servicing windshield wi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-06 | 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
PITSTOP: CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR RAISING WINDSHIELD WIPERS – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. When servicing windshield wi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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