Transport CanadaCritical
2023 KIA FORTETransport Canada Recall #2022698
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the left-front steering knuckle could crack and/or break. A steering knuckle that breaks while driving could cause a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk
A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the left-front steering knuckle. If the batch code stamped on the knuckle is within the affected range, it will be replaced.
1,182 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RC174Updated June 10, 2026