2012 Kia Forte Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 292 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Kia Forte, 1% of the 292 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the rims on all four wheels were completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the rims were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10649762, filed 2014-10, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. While driving 40 MPH, both rear wheel bolts fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bolts were corroded. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic. On a different occasion, while driving at an unknown speed, the front driver side wheel detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for the second time where it was diagnosed that the studs were corroded. The wheel on the driver's side was replaced. The dealer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11119567, filed 2018-08, 150,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 11 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 17 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2012 Kia Forte
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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