2013 Kia Forte Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 19%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Kia Forte, 19% of the 195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The steering wheel locked onto one side, I could not regain control of the vehicle as the brakes stopped working as well and it made a u-turn onto the same street I was driving on, hitting the curb, rolling over. I was found upside down in my car unconscious from the crash because my air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11171034, filed 2019-01, 108,000 miles“Yesterday my brake pedal did not engage and had an accident. I had reported to Kia that the brake pedal was sticking and I would have to flip it back up however when I took it in they informed me they could not recreate the problem. Kia should really look into to this costly problem. I have looked at reviews and I see where there is complaints of the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10930120, filed 2016-12, 62,000 miles“I was looking up the blue book value and noticed that it was a recall on my car dealing with the breaks, seatbelt, and airbag. I made a call to Kia, gave them the VIN number and they said the car haven't been fixed. I was not aware of this and I did not get a carfax sheet.”
NHTSA complaint #11193774, filed 2019-04, 132,000 miles“My brake peddle began to stick. I would have to tap on the brake peddle to get it to unstick. I took my car to the Kia dealer near me. They told me it could be due the the brake stopper recall. They wanted to do a diagnostic test then. Which I could not afford at that time. The problem got worse. The brakes actually started engaging on their own. One time I was on the hwy and had to pull over and tap on my brakes to get them to unengage . I took my car back tp the dealer had them do the diagnostics. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311597, filed 2020-02, 79,979 miles“Takata recall turning off a road of 55 MPH onto a 35 MPH road. I let off of brakes after turn and I tried pressing on gas and no gas pedal! I hit the curb because I was n shock looking for gas pedal. This messed my rim and tire up. The gas pedal was laying on the floor. No property damage but this is very dangerous because this could of easily been the brake pedal. I'm sure they are made out of same material. I am waiting for insurance adjuster to come in the morning to assess the damage. Police did not write accident report.”
NHTSA complaint #10872631, filed 2016-06, 83,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V652000Sep 25, 2023Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima…Covers: Kia Forte 2010–2013, Borrego 2010–2019, RIO 2012–2017 +9 more
- 17V773000Dec 1, 2017Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light…Covers: Kia Forte 2012–2014, Forte Koup 2012–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10179255Aug 25, 2020PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 10 | 7% |
| 2015 | 16 | 6% |
| 2014 | 28 | 6% |
| 2013 | 37 | 19% |
| 2012 | 52 | 18% |
| 2011 | 29 | 19% |
| 2010 | 19 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2013 Kia Forte
107 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Kia Forte
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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