2012 Kia Forte
Owners have filed 407 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Kia Forte. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 41% of complaints. Next are brakes (13%) and air bags (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 407 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 41% of complaints
- Recalls
- 4
- Fuel economy
- 26 to 30 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 407 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Kia Forte. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 41% of complaints. Next are brakes (13%) and air bags (9%).
Recalls
The 2012 Kia Forte is affected by 4 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2012 Kia Forte. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 30 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 27 city / 35 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Kia Forte earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.