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2013 Kia Forte recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | – |
| Air bags | 1 | – |
| Seat belts | 1 | – |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 25, 202323V652000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleAn engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V652000
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| Dec 2, 202020V750000 | EngineAn engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V750000
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| Jun 1, 201818V363000 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleIf 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 18V363000
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| Dec 1, 201717V773000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesIf 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V773000
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| May 17, 201616V312000 | Seat belts: front retractorIf a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V312000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Forte, Forte Koup. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component211
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 119 | 56 |
| Service brakes | 37 | 18 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 13 |
| Air bags | 18 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 14 | 7 |
| Steering | 13 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 5 |
| Power train | 10 | 5 |
| Wheels | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Forte, Forte Koup.
Latest reports
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode.”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and failed to restart.”
- Electrical system
“The system that is failing are the brakes and the tail lights. They used to be an open recall for the brake pedal stopper pad, however I’m not sure if that part is able to break again because in October I remember…”
Other Kia Forte model years
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2013 Kia Forte recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Kia Forte. The most recent, 23V652000 (reported September 25, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2013 Kia Forte recalls for?
The largest group is service brakes, hydraulic, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine (1), air bags (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Kia Forte?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 119 complaints out of 211 filed with NHTSA (56%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 14 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Kia Forte?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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