2013 Kia Forte Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Kia Forte. Part of Generation 1 — 2010–2013.

20122014
Complaints
272
Crashes
26
Fires
23
Injuries
27
Fatalities
3
Recalls
6

Worst 2013 Kia Forte Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1107 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:86,123 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:9
#224 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:70,056 mi
Fires:7
#324 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:61,450 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Kia Forte.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE1071986,123 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24770,056 mi
SERVICE BRAKES24361,450 mi
AIR BAGS1611187,365 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING14167,240 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC132103,571 mi
STEERING131144,478 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER131330,505 mi
POWER TRAIN10162,585 mi
SEAT BELTS8598,500 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM695,333 mi
WHEELS518,500 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31128,575 mi
SUSPENSION320,000 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL227,500 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1150,000 mi
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING1
SEATS1176,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS179,979 mi
STRUCTURE1800 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY1
TIRES120,000 mi
VISIBILITY112,000 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER1100 mi
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR110,940 mi

Recalls for 2013 Kia Forte

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,402,338 vehicles.

23V652000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
~1,730,192 affected

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.

23V652000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
~1,730,192 affected

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.

20V750000ENGINE
~294,756 affected

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.

18V363000AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
~507,587 affected

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.

17V773000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
~134,366 affected

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.

16V312000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
~5,245 affected

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

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