Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia Forte has 30 NHTSA brakes complaints and 2 brakes-related recalls.
30
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the brake lights failed to illuminate, an... |
| Oct 4, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | The contact's cousin owned a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked unattend... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the seat belt warning light was illumina... |
| Jun 7, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Dec 11, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Dec 8, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Nov 2, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, t... |
| Sep 30, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact's daughter owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Nu... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I don't see anywhere else on this site to give feedback on the recalls 23V652000 and 23V651000 issue... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Jun 14, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |
| Apr 5, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V65... |