Worst 2013 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Kia Forte.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 107 | 1 | 9 | 86,123 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | — | 7 | 70,056 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 24 | 3 | — | 61,450 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 11 | 1 | 87,365 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 14 | — | 1 | 67,240 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 13 | 2 | — | 103,571 mi | |
| STEERING | 13 | 1 | 1 | 44,478 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 | 1 | 3 | 30,505 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 1 | — | 62,585 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 8 | 5 | — | 98,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 95,333 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | — | — | 18,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | 1 | 128,575 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 27,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 76,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 1 | — | — | 79,979 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 800 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | 10,940 mi |
Recalls for 2013 Kia Forte
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,402,338 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2013 Forte vehicles manufactured September 10, 2012, to October 31, 2012. The screws that hold the front seatbelt retractor retaining plates may not have been properly tightened, and as a result, the seatbelt retractor retaining plates may break in a crash.
Other Kia Forte Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Forte reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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