Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Kia Forte Koup has 24 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.
24
Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ... |
| 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 ... |
| Dec 2, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | In November 2022 the brake pedal kept sticking to the floor or halfway down causing sudden jerk of t... |
| Nov 28, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40–45 MPH,... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V44... |
| Nov 18, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Oct 22, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he obse... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V77... |
| Nov 7, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Recurrence of brake issue related to vehicle recall late 2017 which was fixed on my vehicle on Feb 1... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, smoke wa... |
| Nov 1, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | MY BRAKE PEDDLE BEGAN TO STICK. I WOULD HAVE TO TAP ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE TO GET IT TO UNSTICK. I TOOK... |
| Jan 18, 2017 | SERVICE BRAKES | CALIPER SEIZED UP, GRINDING NOISES, AROUND 35000 MILES |
| Dec 20, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN CAR IS REALLY COLD, THE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED GET STUCK DOWN. I HAVE TO PHYSICALLY DISENGAGE THE... |
| Dec 5, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | YESTERDAY MY BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT ENGAGE AND HAD AN ACCIDENT. I HAD REPORTED TO KIA THAT THE BRAKE P... |