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2022 Kia Forte Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

May 5, 2022

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Kia Forte average of 2.6 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Steering › Column, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2022 Kia Forte recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 22V304000

Steering › Column

Manufacturer: Kia Motors America

Reported May 5, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Kia Forte model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2022 Kia Forte recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Forte have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2022 Kia Forte. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2022 Kia Forte?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology