2013 Kia Forte safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
16
complaints reporting a crash
13
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 12 report injuries (17 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2013 Kia Forte vehicles were involved in 31 fatal crashes with 23 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskHydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short… · Sep 25, 2023
- Fire riskAn engine compartment fire can occur while driving · Dec 2, 2020
- Crash riskIn the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit… · Jun 1, 2018
- Crash riskBrake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger… · Dec 1, 2017
- Crash riskScrews that hold the front seatbelt retractor retaining plates may not have… · May 17, 2016