Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Kia Forte has 5 recalls, 194 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
194
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
20V750000
ENGINE
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 Spo...
18V363000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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 vehicle...
17V773000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake...
16V312000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2013 Forte vehicles manufactured September 10, 2012, to October 31, 2012. The screws that ho...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the v... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal ... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The system that is failing are the brakes and the tail lights. They used to be an open recall for th... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The electric side mirror/s controls not working correctly. The motor is buzzing and unable to set th... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine has been making humming noise which is getting louder with time |
| Jun 5, 2025 | STEERING | Steering column coupler has repeatedly gone bad, causing clicking and play in the steering wheel. Th... |
| Apr 12, 2025 | ENGINE | Not an incident but I have noticed a whining noise and also a knocking noise coming from the engine ... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | As I’m reading it states that my knock sensor detection system and HECU FUSE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | Issue with having to replace brake and taillights too often |
| Feb 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that her daughter was occupying the front pas... |
| Nov 24, 2024 | ENGINE | On 11/20/2024 I spoke to Denise Sanchez , she is the service manager for KIA and the reason of the c... |
| Oct 5, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On [XXX] , my 2013 Kia Forte SX Koup caught fire while I was driving on the tollway. Kia failed to n... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte EX. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 55 MPH,... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I purchased my 2013 Kia Forte EX5 used with 35,000 and now have 165,000 with normal wear n tear I've... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I recently discovered that my car has a could safety recalls, regarding the HECU possibly having a s... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 8/24/22, 2/3/23, 10/23/23. 6/14/24 I began getting random illumination of an ICON of an engine. It ... |
| Jun 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owned a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while at a complete stop at the traffic ... |
| Mar 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There's a very dangerous fire hazard warning recall for my vehicle and no remedy offered. It's been ... |