Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia Forte has 30 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
30
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine started screeching out of nowhere, sounded like something fell through, there was no warning ... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In forte koups installed with a factory wing allows for water to collect in taillights causeing a no... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Kia denied repair and replacement of components damaged by a known safety recall (Hydraulic Electron... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My vehicle is affected by NHTSA Recall Number 23V652000, I have taken my vehicle to Jim Ellis Kia of... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | After taking my 2012 Kia Forte EX to the dealership for the fire risk recall (recall number 23V652),... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Every two months I have to change the bulb for the break lights. It burns out fast. Not only is it ... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Hello My complaint is why is it taking KIA so long on the HECU electrical short issue. According ... |
| Sep 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | This is in regards to: Manufacturer Recall Number SC284TD NHTSA Recall Number 23V652 This recall i... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | NHTSA safety recall 23V652000 addresses this defect with my vehicle, but the manufacturer has provid... |
| Jun 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Over the past 4 years I’ve had ongoing issues with the air in the car where it won’t blow cold air &... |
| Oct 31, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | Unknown… The car has been having on going issues with shutting off while driving. With new battery,... |
| Aug 31, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | My car is affected by recall 17V773000, though it is not listed. Dealership refusing to fix. |
| Dec 29, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I tried starting my vehicle and it wouldn't turn over so I pulled the key out of the ignition and th... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2012 Kia Forte Ex 2.0 I4 126k miles Daughter driving car to college, inside of vehicle filled with s... |
| Feb 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THIS VEHICLE HAS NOW REPAIRED 2 TIMES FOR RECALL ON BRAKE LIGHT/WIRING ISSUE. WE WERE CHARGED BY TH... |
| Nov 27, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE NHTSA WEBSITE SAYS I HAVE A RECALL UNDER MY VIN NUMBER BUT WHEN I GO TO THE KIA WEBSITE AND ENT... |
| Oct 21, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I DIDN'T GET THE RECALL FOR THE BRAKES IN 2018 RADIO JUST WENT OUT LAST YEAR FOR NO REASON WINDOW ON... |
| Sep 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | MY 2012 KIA FORTE 2.0L ENGINE KEEPS MAKING A TICKING, KNOCKING NOISE. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE... |
| Jan 15, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE STEREO WIRES MELTED AND STARTED A FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD. FIRE WAS PUT OUT. STEREO IS DAMAGED. |
| Dec 16, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | MADE A TURN AT APPROX 12 MPH. CAR BUMPED INTO NEUTRAL WHEN GROCERIES TIPPED OVER. HEATER, RADIO, AND... |