2013 Kia Forte service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2013 Kia Forte — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal failed to operate as needed and depressed to the floorboard without warning. As a result of the brake failure, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact stated that both front…”
filed Jan 9, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated to 55-70 MPH. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal slightly, the vehicle came to a complete stop. The ABS, traction control, and ECU warning lights were illuminated…”
filed Jul 24, 2024
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% |
| 2012 Forte | 20 | 7% |
| 2011 Forte | 17 | 11% |
| 2010 Forte | 2 | 1% |
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.