2012 Kia Forte service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2012 Kia Forte — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed an abnormal sound for approximately five minutes, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact then became aware of a fire underneath the vehicle. The contact opened the hood…”
filed Aug 26, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle, followed by a loss of motive power. The malfunction indicator light and ABS warning light were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the…”
filed Oct 21, 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, Hydraulic problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Forte | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Forte | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Forte | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Forte | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Forte | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Forte | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 Forte | 14 | 7% |
| 2011 Forte | 17 | 11% |
| 2010 Forte | 2 | 1% |
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.