Kia Forte Fe 2022
Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 203098 [USA]: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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.Recall 2022238 [Canada]: Steering
Issue: on a small number of vehicles, the bolt connecting the lower steering column universal joint may not have been properly tightened. If the bolt loosens, you could lose steering control. Safety risk: a loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective actions: kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and tighten the lower steering column universal joint bolt, as necessary.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- TSB_ELE338 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: service action: display audio 2.0/avn5w software update (sa569) - this bulletin provides information to update the software on display audio 2.0 (d2v) and 5th generation avn wide (avn5w) head units on certain 202
- TSB_ELE303_R2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: avn 5.0 wide non-responsive radio icon (am, fm, sxm) - 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
- TSB_CHA121 - STRUCTURE: Technical service bulletin: front strut bearing & spring pad replacement - this bulletin provides information to replace the front strut bearing and upper spring pad on both front (lh and rh) strut assemblies on certain 2019-2024my forte (b
- TSB_BOD212_R1 - SEATS: Technical service bulletin: partial seat track replacement for inoperative front seat - 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.
- TSB_CLI053_R1 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: hvac blower motor connector replacement - 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
- TSB_ELE314 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: uneven/slippery road warning displayed on instrument cluster - this bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th generation avn wide on certain 2020-2023my kia vehicles (refer to model list on page
- TSB_ELE303_R1 - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th generation avn wide on certain 2020-2024my kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (fm, am, sxm, etc. ) concern. The a
- TSB_ELE303 - EQUIPMENT: Technical service bulletin: avn 5.0 wide non-responsive radio icon (am, fm, sxm) - this bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th generation avn wide on certain 2020-2023my kia vehicles to remedy a 'non-responsive'
- TSB_ELE209_R4 - 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
- TSB_CLI053 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: hvac blower motor connector replacement - this bulletin provides information to replace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (hvac) blower motor connector on some 2019-2023my forte (bdm) vehicles produc
- CS2310_TSB_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE: Technical service bulletin: customer satisfaction: kia genuine remote start control module upgrade for anti-theft logic compatibility (cs2310) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this
- CS2310_TSB - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin customer satisfaction: kia genuine remote start control module upgrade for anti-theft logic compatibility (cs2310) - this bulletin provides information to update the software logic in the kia genuine remote start
- TSB_ENG243 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: Technical service bulletin: loose crankshaft pulley partial repair - this bulletin provides information regarding a loose crankshaft pulley condition on certain 2020-2023my forte (bdm) vehicles equipped with a 1.6l t-gdi and 6-speed manual
- TSB_BOD314 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK: Technical service bulletin: overhead console sunglass door-latch repair - this bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023my model vehicles listed in the table below,
- TSB_TRA046_R3 - POWER TRAIN: Technical service bulletin: transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each kia model. A flush is required only when a transmis
- TSB_CLI048_R1 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: partial repair: compressor field coil assembly inspection and replacement - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in
- TSB_ENG219_R1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Technical service bulletin: maintenance reminder feature - 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 provides inform
- TSB_ELE209_R3 - 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. The
- PS672_R1 - SEATS: Pitstop: rear occupant alert (roa) w/rear door logic - 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 informatio
- TSB_CHA115 - STRUCTURE: Technical service bulletin service action: brake pedal assembly inspection and replacement (sa501) - this bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake pedal assembly on some 2022my forte (bd/bdm) vehicles pr
- PS613_R1 - 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
- PS576_R2 - 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
- TSB_ENG231_R1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Technical service bulletin: data collection: extract california emissions data from ecu (dc22) - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar