2017 Kia Forte recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2017 Kia Forte. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
301 owner complaints — full 2017 Kia Forte problems & reliability report →
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- Jan 25, 2022Crash risk2017–2018 Kia Forte, 2017 Kia Forte Koup, 2017–2019 Kia Sedona and 2 other models — Air Bags
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
22V031000 · 411K units · Kia Motors America
- Aug 9, 2021Crash risk2016–2018 Kia Forte, 2018–2019 Kia Rio — Latches/locks/linkages
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
21V622000 · 253K units · Kia Motors America
- Apr 13, 2021Crash risk2017–2018 Kia Forte — Engine and Engine Cooling
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forte vehicles equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine. Foreign particles may stick inside the oil pump, which may cause an oil pump failure and engine damage.
21V260000 · 4K units · Kia Motors America