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2012 Kia Forte Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 292 total for the year
Median mileage
90,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2012 Kia Forte, 1% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Their condition hold on a 2012 Kia Forte broke have talked to other owners and they have had the same problem I've taken it to the Kia dealer and they said it was over the warranty period that the bumper to bumper coverage did not cover the air conditioning hose. I think something needs to be investigated and have a recall to repair all the hoses on the key is the break.”

NHTSA complaint #10715012, filed 2015-05, 62,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the vehicle seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was stated that an unknown part was disconnected near the gear shift. The contact was unsure what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the display screen had seized. The contact also replaced the rear brake lights after being notified that the brake lights were inoperable. …”

NHTSA complaint #11563584, filed 2024-01, 119,000 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202123%
201221%
201111%
201021%

Other parts of the 2012 Kia Forte

Engine
161 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Kia Forte

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology