2012 Kia Forte service brakes problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Kia Forte — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle is a 2012 Kia Forte EX. The vehicle experienced a corrosion-related brake line failure that affected braking performance and created a safety concern. The brake pedal became soft/sank, and the vehicle had unsafe braking behavior, requiring repair at a Kia dealership. The failed component…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
“Every two months I have to change the bulb for the break lights. It burns out fast. Not only is it burning out fast but its melting and takes several days for pry the melted material out. Also smells like something is going to catch fire with this. This started over a year ago but I didnt know i…”
filed Oct 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can…Campaign 23V652000 · Sep 25, 2023
- Brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain…Campaign 17V773000 · Dec 1, 2017
Service Brakes problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 Forte | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 Forte | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Forte | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Forte | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Forte | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 Forte | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 Forte | 15 | 6% |
| 2014 Forte | 26 | 6% |
| 2013 Forte | 24 | 12% |
| 2011 Forte | 11 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Kia Forte
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.