2013 Model Year

Kia Forte

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
192
Recalls
1
Crashes
16
Severe
42

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V312000 May 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Crash
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal failed to operate as needed and depressed to the f...

Engine
Dec 2025

The engine has been making humming noise which is getting louder with time

Engine
Dec 2025

Not an incident but I have noticed a whining noise and also a knocking noise coming from the engine and I've been told that it could be lifters or pis...

Electrical System
Aug 2025

The electric side mirror/s controls not working correctly. The motor is buzzing and unable to set the mirrors accurately. This could drain the cars ba...

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS Crash
Aug 2025

The contact owned a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that her daughter was occupying the front passenger's side seat while the wife of the contact's...

Steering
May 2025

Steering column coupler has repeatedly gone bad, causing clicking and play in the steering wheel. There is an open recall for this issue on Kia optima...

Engine
Apr 2025

On 11/20/2024 I spoke to Denise Sanchez , she is the service manager for KIA and the reason of the call was about a complaint from Joel Sambrano one o...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2025

As I’m reading it states that my knock sensor detection system and HECU FUSE NEEDS REPLACEMENT.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE
Feb 2025

Issue with having to replace brake and taillights too often

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE Crash
Dec 2024

The contact owned a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while at a complete stop at the traffic light, the check engine warning light was illumina...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2013 Kia Forte has 192 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 16 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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