Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 18V-771 · 2019 Kia Forte
Kia Motors America recall 18V-771 covers 1,754 2019 Kia Forte for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V771000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC171.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 29 vehicles were listed as unreachable.