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Kia Forte KoupModel year report

2013 Kia Forte Koup Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
80,000miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Kia Forte Koup (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2013 Kia Forte Koup. The part named most often is engine, with 12 complaints (75% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and electrical system (2). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 13% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “Driving on a busy highway going approximately 65 MPH when the rpms dropped to zero. I was able to get it on the shoulder without accident. The car was towed to a mechanic who informed me the engine seized up but the oil looked fine. The mechanic thought this was odd. The car had 101,000 miles in it.”

NHTSA complaint #11229662, filed 2019-07, 101,000 miles

Air bags: “I was crossing through an intersection turning left right after the light had turned green. Next thing I knew it I saw another car, it was a camry, flying through the light right for me. It was raining here in florida that day, and of course going to brake so abruptly I slid in addition to the speed and was not able to stop in time. I was t-boned at that intersection directly next to where the airbags would have been and they never deployed.I now suffer from 3 herniated discs on the spine pinching the nerves, and I definitely believe this airbag not going off is to blame.”

NHTSA complaint #11185477, filed 2019-03, 4 miles

Electrical system: “I purchased this Kia in 2014, since then, I have had to repeatedly replace the headlights, tail / brake lights and the license plate lights. The plastic part of the connectors have dried out and are breaking into pieces due to the wiring getting too hot, as the parts that are left are now starting to melt. I have owned several different cars and I have never had to replace the lights as much as in this car. Also, another issue is the driver side seat belt doesn't want to unlatch. I will be parked and it would sometimes take about 2 min for it to unlatch. …”

NHTSA complaint #11230659, filed 2019-07, 50,000 miles

Seat belts: “The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte Koup. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v363000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lifetime Kia (4170 e u.s. Hwy 64 alt, murphy, north carolina 28906) was notified and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer stated that the contact should receive a second letter once the parts become available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11120085, filed 2018-08

Mileage when problems were reported

13% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 57,971 and 90,000 miles.

7%0–100%10–257%25–5027%50–7540%75–10020%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 80,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2017201820198
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2013 Kia Forte Koup version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Forte Koup FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic253428$2,400
Forte Koup FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual243227$2,500
Forte Koup FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed automatic233026$2,600
Forte Koup FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed manual223126$2,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2013 Kia Forte Koup → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 33 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Forte Koup

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20131680,0004—27—Stable
20121484,0004—27—Not enough data
2011878,0002—27—Not enough data
201011125,0002———Not enough data

All Kia Forte Koup model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Kia Forte Koup have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2013 Kia Forte Koup as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Kia Forte Koup is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 12 complaints (75% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.

Has the 2013 Kia Forte Koup been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Kia Forte Koup get?

The EPA rates the 2013 Kia Forte Koup (Forte Koup, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Kia Forte Koup reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,000 miles and the middle half falls between 57,971 and 90,000 miles; 13% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.