2013 Kia Forte engine problems
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Kia Forte — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 9, 2026
“On 11/20/2024 I spoke to Denise Sanchez , she is the service manager for KIA and the reason of the call was about a complaint from Joel Sambrano one of her associates that was very unprofessional when I first called to set up the appointment for the recall. On 11/24/2024, I had a towing company…”
filed Apr 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An engine compartment fire can occur while drivingCampaign 20V750000 · Dec 2, 2020
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI2002Y/Z) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this…
PI2002YZ_TSB_R3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 7, 2024
Engine problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 7 | 29% |
| 2023 Forte | 9 | 16% |
| 2022 Forte | 4 | 16% |
| 2021 Forte | 22 | 33% |
| 2020 Forte | 15 | 21% |
| 2019 Forte | 35 | 24% |
| 2018 Forte | 57 | 43% |
| 2017 Forte | 144 | 48% |
| 2016 Forte | 64 | 48% |
| 2015 Forte | 156 | 60% |
| 2014 Forte | 213 | 49% |
| 2012 Forte | 160 | 55% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.