What is the fuel economy of a 2013 Kia Forte?

EPA figures for the 2013 Kia Forte reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Kia Forte?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Kia Forte. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2013 Kia Forte?

Owners have filed 272 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Kia Forte, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Service Brakes. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2013 Kia Forte?

NHTSA gave the 2013 Kia Forte (2013 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

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2013 Kia Forte

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2013 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD.

4/5

Overall

4/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Regular	25	35	29	309
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Regular	25	34	28	317
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Regular	23	31	26	344
2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Regular	22	31	26	348

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 16V312000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2013 Forte vehicles manufactured September 10, 2012, to October 31, 2012. The screws that hold the front seatbelt retractor retaining plates may not have been properly tightened, and as a result, the seatbelt retractor retaining plates may break in a crash.

Campaign 17V773000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine

Campaign 18V363000

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.

Campaign 20V750000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

Campaign 23V652000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driv

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

272 complaints filed by owners for this model year (26 involving a crash, 23 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 107 Electrical System 25 Service Brakes 24

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.