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Kia Forte 2013 Brakes Problems

38 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2013 Kia Forte - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage38 complaints

38 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V773000Reported December 1, 2017 - 134,366 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 1, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 134,366 vehicles across all affected models.

23V652000Reported September 25, 2023 - 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,730,192 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine110Electrical System25Air Bags16Lighting14Steering13Unknown Or Other13
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.