AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2013 Kia Forte
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Kia Forte has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 195 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V652000 HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V750000 Engine Damage May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V363000 Air Bags/Seat Belt Pretensioners may be Disabled NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V773000 Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V312000 Improperly Tightened Seat Belt Retractor Screws NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 107 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Service Brakes 24 complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 14 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 complaints
Of the 195 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 195 complaints, owners report 17 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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