2012 Kia Forte problems by component
289 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Kia Forte, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 160 | 55% | 100,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 36 | 12% | 74,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 32 | 11% | 71,450 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 30 | 10% | 65,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 23 | 8% | 63,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 20 | 7% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 5% | 37,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 3% | — |
| Steering | 9 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 9 | 3% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.