2013 KIA FORTE Safety Overview
The 2013 KIA FORTE has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
- Engine
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for KIA FORTE owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
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An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 23V652000: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, ...
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 20V750000: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Opti...
If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
NHTSA Recall 18V363000: If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles.
If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V773000: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2013 Forte vehicles manufactured Septemb...
If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 16V312000: If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.