# 2023 KIA FORTE — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
> NHTSA complaint `2163843` · 2026-01-07 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** FORTE
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** UNKNOWN OR OTHER
## Narrative
Unknown  Concerning the front passenger steering component. Carfax showed prior accident with minor damage to the front passenger bumper. I purchased the car not long ago and and was hit in the same exact spot. When I looked up the VIN for more information online I came across the safety issue with some other 2023 forte. I'm concerned that my vehicle could possibly have the same issue though it's not showing up right now under recall.
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