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2012 Kia Forte Koup Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Kia Forte Koup has 7 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Kia Forte Koup

Engine
132
Electrical
31
Airbags
31
Brakes
30
Other
15
Lights
12
Powertrain
11
Steering
9
Speed Control
8
Structure
7
Visibility
4
Suspension
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 21, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEI PREVIOUS REPORT NUMBER 11384011, PICTURES UPLOADED: DRIVING TO REPAIR LOCATION ON FREEWAY AND THE ...
Jan 12, 2019STRUCTURETHERE WAS A RECALL FOR UNDERBODY RUST, WHICH I TOOK IN FOR PROTECTION. THERE ARE LITTLE ORANGE RUST...
Mar 7, 2016STRUCTURE,ENGINEI REAR-END A SUV AT 50 MILES PER HOUR, HIT MY NOSE AND MOUTH ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FRONT END I...
Jan 2, 2014STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE300 MILES AFTER COMPLAINING TO DEALER OF SLIPPING FLOOR MAT STOPPING BRAKING AND RANDOM HIGH ACCELER...
Jan 1, 2014STRUCTUREPREVIOUSLY, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR UNDER BODY RUST. I HAD THAT FIXED. HOWEVER, THE RUST PROBLE...
Feb 1, 2013STRUCTURETHE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING AROUND 45MPH AND I HIT A BUMP ON THE ROAD AND ALL OF THE SU...
Dec 15, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT NOTICED CONDENSATION UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SID...

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