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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KNAFU5A24C5491947 · Checked Nov 2, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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KNAFU5A24C5•••••• 2012 Kia FORTE

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3on this build
276on the model
65builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Structure 2 Suspension 1 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Suspension crash Sep 2024
The contact owned a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, as the contact was turning to the left and ascending a slight grade in the road the vehicle's rear end was swaying to the left and the right. The contact stated she was not able to…
Structure Jan 2019
There was a recall for underbody rust, which I took in for protection. There are little orange rust spots appearing sporadically through the white paint all over. I would like this looked at please
Structure Jan 2014
Previously, there was a recall for under body rust. I had that fixed. However, the rust problem extends to the paint job and little orange dots of rust have been on the vehicle in many places

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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 KNAFU5A24C5491947 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.