KIA FORTE

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    AIR BAGSUS

    Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESUS

    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 is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINESUS

    If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS

    A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERUS

    In the event of a crash, deployment of the front passenger air bag, with a child in that seat, can increase the risk of injury to the child.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTORUS

    If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS

    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 safety systems.

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    STEERING:COLUMNUS

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

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEUS

    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARMUS

    A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMUS

    Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARMUS

    Front lower control arm failure can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHUS

    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINEUS

    An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMPUS

    A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.