This page lists 39 steering parts for the 2021 Kia Forte, across 5 part types, covering both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 2021 Kia Forte, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. Most of the listed parts are Tie Rod End (32 parts), Knuckle (2 parts) and Rack and Pinion Bellow (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
The 2021 Kia Forte was sold with both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. All 39 parts on this page fit every engine.
The most listed brands for 2021 Kia Forte steering parts are BECK/ARNLEY (6 parts), MEVOTECH (6 parts) and DORMAN (5 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver and Economy.
6 parts on this 2021 Kia Forte page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including DELPHI TA6422 (Tie Rod End) and DELPHI TA6421 (Tie Rod End). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Knuckle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 686454 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 686455 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering knuckles that carry the hub, caliper and ball joints.
2 Knuckle parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from DORMAN. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
Part numbers include DORMAN 686454 and DORMAN 686455.
Rack and Pinion
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERREPOWER Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 2135000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.
This group shows a single part: TERREPOWER 2135000.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 1033149 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| DELPHI Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | TBR4540 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
2 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from BECK/ARNLEY and DELPHI. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2021 Forte.
Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1033149 and DELPHI TBR4540.
Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 1018868 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Boot Kit | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 1018867 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Boot Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers complete inner-and-outer tie-rod assemblies.
2 Tie Rod Assembly (Inner & Outer) parts for the 2021 Kia Forte come from BECK/ARNLEY. Every part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1018868 and BECK/ARNLEY 1018867.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Popular Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | TA6422 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Popular Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | TA6421 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Popular Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | TA3392 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | ES801505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | ES801506 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Popular Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | X18TR7092 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| HL MANDO Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 15N0103 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | New | View on Amazon |
| HL MANDO Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 15N0104 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | New | View on Amazon |
| HYUNDAI Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 56820F2000 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | MS90656 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | MS90657 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | MS90738 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | EV801078 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | EV801489 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | X18TE0609 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left OuterSedan | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | X18TE0610 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right OuterSedan | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 1018117 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 1018118 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 1018114 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 543446 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 544239 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | 544240 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | TI56020 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | TO60281 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | TO60282 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | GS90656 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | GS90657 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | GS90738 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | EV801078 | 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | ES801506 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Right Outer | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | ES801505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Left Outer | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 2021 Forte engines | EV801489 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
32 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 2021 Kia Forte, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, QUICK STEER and 7 other brands. DELPHI TA6422 carries the "Popular" badge. Daily Driver and Economy are all represented, and Daily Driver alone accounts for 16 parts.
Buying Steering Parts for a 2021 Kia Forte
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- You do not need to pick an engine: every steering part on this page fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Knuckle .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 2021 Kia Forte?
Our catalog currently lists 39 steering parts for the 2021 Kia Forte across 5 subcategories and 11 brands, covering both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 2021 Kia Forte engines?
No. On this page every steering part fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. You do not need to pick an engine to choose the right row — use the notes for position and trim.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 2021 Kia Forte?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 Kia Forte was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 Kia Forte?
Every part on this page already fits both the 1.6L L4 Turbocharged and the 2.0L L4. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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