3KPF24AD2PE639494

Available vehicle information

VIN

3KPF24AD2PE639494

Model year

2023

Country

Mexico

Record status

water damage

NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.

Recall 1 22V906000

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Report received: 08/12/2022

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front left steering knuckle may crack, which can result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front left steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC259.

Recall 2 23V649000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Report received: 22/09/2023

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC283.

Recall 3 24V244000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Report received: 01/04/2024

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Forte vehicles. The right front lower control arm may have been improperly welded, which can cause it to fail.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the right front lower control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC306. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V-649.

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U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

EPA

Fuel type Regular

City 27 MPG

Highway 35 MPG

Combined 30 MPG

Engine displacement 1.6 L

Cylinders 4

Transmission Automatic (AM-S7)

Drive Front-Wheel Drive

CO₂ emissions 296.0 g/mile

Estimated annual fuel cost $2050

Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

3KP WMI · F24AD2 VDS · PE639494 VIS

WMI 3KP World Manufacturer Identifier

VDS F24AD2 Vehicle Descriptor Section

VIS PE639494 Vehicle Identifier Section

Model year code P Position 10 of the VIN

Plant code E Position 11 of the VIN

VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA

Make KIA

Model Forte

Model year 2023

Manufacturer KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR

Body class Sedan/Saloon

Trim LX, LXS

Engine model MPI Nu

Displacement 2.0 L

Cylinders 4

Engine power 147 hp

Fuel type Gasoline

Doors 4

Plant country MEXICO

Source: NHTSA vPIC

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