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KNAFU4A29D5••••••2013 Kia FORTE
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2013 Kia FORTE build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
183on the model
59builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 3Steering 1Power Train 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2016
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte Ex. The contact stated when at a complete stop, the driver in front accelerated with the vehicle in reverse and crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. The entire front vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy. There were no…
Service BrakesOct 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he observed smoke coming from the passenger’s side of the engine compartment, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to…
EngineJan 2022
My engine which is the 2.0 liter has the same tapping noise from the engine that the other Kia Fortes had and I don’t get a recall. The engine has gone to crap and I’m still paying on it from a dealership. How does it not have a recall like the others when it’s doing the same…
Power TrainSep 2021
My vehicle would not start moving. I am unable to ignite the engine
SteeringMar 2019
Backing up my car under the carport, as I was parked straightening my wheels, I heard clicking with each turn. Husband checked and found the same concern. Took car to kia dealer the next day. They were going to try to replace the small plastic part in the column. Discovered they…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNAFU4A29D5679441 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.