2023 Kia Forte steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2023 Kia Forte — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Unknown. During a basic collision Avoidance maneuver performed by myself on the highway at speed of aprox 60MPH the steering suddenly became non-responsive, resulting in my inability to maintain directional control and cause a collision. The vehicle continued traveling before coming to its final…”
filed Sep 6, 2026
“I was driving home, on my way while driving I approached a curve on my way around the curve my vehicle continued to accelerate to the right as I was going around the curve. I tried to redirect the vehicle back to the left by trying to turn the steering wheel towards the left but I could not control…”
filed May 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result…Campaign 22V906000 · Dec 8, 2022
Steering problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 1 | 4% |
| 2022 Forte | 3 | 12% |
| 2021 Forte | 9 | 13% |
| 2020 Forte | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 Forte | 8 | 5% |
| 2018 Forte | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 Forte | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 Forte | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 Forte | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 Forte | 63 | 14% |
| 2013 Forte | 13 | 7% |
| 2012 Forte | 9 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Kia Forte
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.