Kia Forte: Power train — axle shaft

Affects Kia Forte · 2019 — about 834 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational