Kia Forte: Suspension — lower arm

Affects Kia Forte · 2023 — about 215 vehicles.

The hazard

Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649.

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