2013 Kia Forte engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 110 complaints for the 2013 Kia Forte, 40% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 110 40% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 76 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 76 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 10 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 kia forte. While the vehicle not idling, the contact not alerted that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered because the matter was resolved with the insurance company. There were no injuries. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed.
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated the vehicle was unable to exceed 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the knock sensor was replaced as a temporary fix. The failure reoccurred 2 days later.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Kia Forte
- Brakes 38 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints