How many recalls does the 2013 KIA FORTE have?

The 2013 KIA FORTE has 4 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2013 KIA FORTE?

The most recent recall was issued on June 1, 2018 and relates to the air bags: air bag/restraint control module system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2013 KIA FORTE?

Yes, there are 3 high-risk recalls for the 2013 KIA FORTE involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2013 KIA FORTE affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2013 KIA FORTE Recalls Canada & USA

2013 KIA FORTE Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2013 Kia Forte has 4 recalls, the most serious being two that compromise occupant protection in a crash: loose seatbelt retractor screws can cause the retaining plate to break apart and strike occupants, and a short circuit in the airbag control unit can prevent front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners from firing at all. A brake lighting issue also affects this vehicle: a small rubber pad behind the brake pedal can deteriorate, leaving the brake light switch in a permanently extended position. When this happens, the brake lights stay on even when the pedal is not pressed, making it difficult for drivers behind to tell when the car is actually slowing down, which can also interfere with cruise control behavior on some vehicles.

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NHTSA (USA)High Risk

June 1, 2018

2010–2013 KIA FORTENHTSA Campaign #18V363000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

Safety Risk

If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.

507,587 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SC165

2013 KIA FORTE Recalls — Canada & USA

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2013 KIA FORTE Recalls — Canada & USA

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