Speed Control complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia Forte has 7 NHTSA speed control complaints and 0 speed control-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | the VCM motor has a "coupler" that operates intake manifold runner, this coupler brakes apart , caus... |
| Nov 15, 2018 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN STARTING MY VEHICLE IN PARK, I PUT IT IN REVERSE, AND IT BARELY GOES. IT SEEMS TO LACK POWER, O... |
| Aug 1, 2017 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Engine keeps turning off when driving at 65 mph it also jerks accelerate by itself loosen power it o... |
| Jun 2, 2016 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I BOUGHT A 2012 KIA FORTE EX HATCHBACK WITH 60,000 MILES ABOUT A MONTH AGO. TWO INSTANCES HAVE OCCU... |
| Sep 24, 2014 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | SEPTEMBER 24TH AT 6:30 A.M. TRAVELING AT 65MPH ON 91 FREEWAY. START TO SLOW AND THEN STOP FOR T... |
| Dec 9, 2013 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA FORTE. DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED ... |
| Jul 4, 2013 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I WAS BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY APPROX. 3 FEET WHEN THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARDS AT FULL RPM WHILE THE ... |