Kia Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
August 5, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V459000 Left Front Axle Driveshaft May Break A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V459 Manufacturer Kia
Motors America Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 834 Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V771 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 1,754 Incorrect Low Beam Aiming/FMVSS 108 If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Summary Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V363 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 507,587 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these … Read more
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V773 Manufacturer Kia Motors America Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 134,366 Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle … Read more
2012-040 SUBJECT: SERVICE ACTION: FORTE KOUP AUDIO SOFTWARE UPGRADE (SA135) This bulletin describes the procedure to update the software in certain 2013MY Forte Koup vehicles, produced from July 3, 2012 to September 18, 2012, that may exhibit a concern of distorted audio sound. To correct this concern, Kia is making an audio software update available. … Read more
