Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 20V-459 · 2019 Kia Forte
Kia Motors America recall 20V-459 covers 834 2019 Kia Forte for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V459000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A broken driveshaft can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 10 vehicles were listed as unreachable.