2013 Kia Forte electrical system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Kia Forte — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The system that is failing are the brakes and the tail lights. They used to be an open recall for the brake pedal stopper pad, however I’m not sure if that part is able to break again because in October I remember hitting the break and something I heard a crack down by the pedal, but I wasn’t able…”
filed Mar 14, 2026
“The electric side mirror/s controls not working correctly. The motor is buzzing and unable to set the mirrors accurately. This could drain the cars battery. The electric mirror had to be disconnect until gets repaired.”
filed Aug 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 6 | 25% |
| 2023 Forte | 9 | 16% |
| 2022 Forte | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 Forte | 8 | 12% |
| 2020 Forte | 11 | 15% |
| 2019 Forte | 22 | 15% |
| 2018 Forte | 16 | 12% |
| 2017 Forte | 46 | 15% |
| 2016 Forte | 21 | 16% |
| 2015 Forte | 29 | 11% |
| 2014 Forte | 56 | 13% |
| 2012 Forte | 32 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Forte
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.