Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

20V459000

ManufacturerKia Motors AmericaReported2020-08-05Affected834 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Forte vehicles. The left front axle driveshaft may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to break.

Risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left front axle driveshaft for a heat treatment verification code, and replace it if the code is missing, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC195.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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