| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V304000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V164000 |
| Summary | 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.' |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2021 Kia Forte Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2021 Kia Forte have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2021 Kia Forte has atleast 7 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Kia Forte recalls?
A: The 2021 Kia Forte recalls include: STEERING:COLUMN, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE.
A: Yes, the 2021 Kia Forte has atleast 7 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Kia Forte recalls?
A: The 2021 Kia Forte recalls include: STEERING:COLUMN, AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE.