3KPF44AC8PE639209

Available vehicle information

VIN
3KPF44AC8PE639209
Model year
2023
Country
Mexico
Record status
fire damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
22V906000 08/12/2022 View details
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 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
23V649000 22/09/2023 View details
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 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
24V244000 01/04/2024 View details
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

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 · F44AC8 VDS · PE639209 VIS
WMI 3KP World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS F44AC8 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS PE639209 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 GT
Engine model T-GDI Gamma
Displacement 1.6 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 201 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Doors 4
Plant country MEXICO
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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