2013 Kia Forte Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,575miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Kia Forte, 2% of the 195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,575 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the piston rings had failed, causing catastrophic engine damages. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 139,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11724539, filed 2026-03, 139,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte EX. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 55 MPH, she noticed smoke emerging from the vehicle. The driver pulled over and called roadside assistance. All the warning lights illuminated. Upon arrival, roadside assistance informed the driver the engine had caught fire and had seized. It was unknown how the fire was extinguished. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed him the engine needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11618724, filed 2024-10, 118,150 miles“2013 Kia Forte. Consumer writes in regards to major engine defects. The consumer stated three weeks after her daughter purchased the vehicle, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle overheated. The vehicle started to malfunction and became difficult to control. Smoke and a very strong burning odor emitted from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for an inspection. The radiator was found to be faulty. Since the repairs were made, the vehicle was burning excessive amount of oil, which required adding oil to keep it at full level. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510076, filed 2013-05Related service bulletins
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- 10183333Nov 25, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
- 10183332Nov 4, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information…
- 10168850Nov 26, 2019TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin…
- 10133170Mar 2, 2018PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned…
- 10109813Jan 18, 2017PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 4% |
| 2017 | 14 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Kia Forte
107 complaintsBrakes
37 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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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