Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Kia Forte has 19 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The system that is failing are the brakes and the tail lights. They used to be an open recall for th... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The electric side mirror/s controls not working correctly. The motor is buzzing and unable to set th... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I purchased my 2013 Kia Forte EX5 used with 35,000 and now have 165,000 with normal wear n tear I've... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | I recently discovered that my car has a could safety recalls, regarding the HECU possibly having a s... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | MY WINDOWS BEGAN TO ROLL UP SLOWER THAN USUAL. WHEN I ROLL MY WINDOW UP SEEMS LIKE MY LIGHTS WOULD D... |
| Dec 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I took my car into the dealership to be told there’s not yet a remedy for my cars it’s been 5months ... |
| Aug 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | Engine light abs sensor from right wheel Repair at Mavis Tire 1701 19th St Bessemer Al 35020 phone# ... |
| Aug 30, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE | There is a recurring problem with the rear lights blowing out socket and all. They are also a fire h... |
| Feb 10, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | MY 2013 KIA FORTE KOUP WAS PARKED AS I RAN INTO THE STORE, I CAME OUT TO MY CAR ON FIRE AND IT IS NO... |
| Feb 10, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM CARFAX NOTIFYING ME OF A RECALL FOR MY CAR PERTAINING TO A POSSIBLE FIRE, I... |
| Dec 4, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT NOTICED HER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED WH... |
| Nov 23, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ABOUT 8 YEARS NOW AND I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE REAR TAIL LIGHT/ BRAKE LIGH... |
| Mar 5, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I have owned my 2013 kia forte for over 7 years. Within the last 3 years I have had significant issu... |
| Feb 8, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE WHICH I PURCHASED AT 21,000 AND IT NOW HAS AROUND 65,000. IN T... |
| Aug 9, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 KIA FORTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE NOT IDLING, THE CONTACT NOT ALERTED THAT ... |
| Dec 31, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | DURING MONTH OF DECEMBER 2017 DISCOVERED ALL BRAKE LIGHTS (TOTAL OF 3 BULBS) BURNED OUT. THE CENTER... |
| Oct 1, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | I KEEP HAVING ISSUES WITH MY BREAK LIGHT HAVING TO BE REPLACED ALL THE TIME. NOW IT'S WHERE THEY DO ... |
| Jul 15, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE NEED REPLACING EVERY FEW WEEKS ALONG WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL NOT... |
| Aug 13, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AT VEHICLE START - GAUGES ON DASH DID NOT WORK AND SHIFT LOCK WAS ENGAGED. UNABLE TO SHIFT VIA SHIFT... |