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2013 Kia Forte Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Kia Forte has 11 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Kia Forte

Engine
87
Brakes
24
Electrical
19
Airbags
14
Steering
13
Other
11
Powertrain
9
Lights
5
Wheels
3
Visibility
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 14, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERAs I’m reading it states that my knock sensor detection system and HECU FUSE NEEDS REPLACEMENT.
Oct 5, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHEROn [XXX] , my 2013 Kia Forte SX Koup caught fire while I was driving on the tollway. Kia failed to n...
Mar 2, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERThere's a very dangerous fire hazard warning recall for my vehicle and no remedy offered. It's been ...
Aug 1, 2022FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMvehicle started to smell of fuel, located a fuel leak on top of gas tank, leaking connector. Vehicle...
Jan 3, 2022UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWe have not been able to get this vehicle to pass emissions, ive taken it to multiple kia locations...
Jul 7, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhen I’m driving down the road it’s starts losing power and the icon of car with dizzy lines starts ...
May 5, 2021UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT, PUSHED ON MY BRAKE THE CAR KEPT MOVING AND I HAD NO WARNING, MY CAR IS NOW ...
May 5, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERDRIVING ON INTERSTATE ENGINE MADE LOUD NOISE SHUT DOWN WHEN OIL PAN WAS DROPPED TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED...
Sep 30, 2014UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINECAR MAKES LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING DOWN FWY SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS GOING TO DROP OUT FROM UNDERNEATH ...
May 7, 2014FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGAS GAUGE DOES NOT KEEP AN ACCURATE READING. WHEN I FILL THE TANK UP WITH GAS ONE DAY AND I DRIVE T...
Jul 22, 2012UNKNOWN OR OTHERI BOUGHT MY CAR IN 2012 BRAND NEW WITH ABOUT 2 MILES ON IT. EVERYTHING WAS GOING SMOOTH UNTIL I WOUL...

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