2012 Kia Forte Review

2012 Kia Forte is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 178.30 in length and 57.50 in height. Made in South Korea, 2012 Kia Forte has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 17,600 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2012 Kia Forte. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 13.70 gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 25 - 26 of gasoline in the city and 25 - 26 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Forte
Trims Available: 3
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $17,600 USD
MPG: 26 City / 36 HWY
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 14 gallon

Kia Forte 2012 Trims

2012 Kia Forte LX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY

2012 Kia Forte EX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 36 HWY

2012 Kia Forte SX

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 23 City / 32 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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IIHS Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V750000 started on /Date(1606885200000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The KSDS software update is not yet available for 2014-2015 Forte and Forte Koup and 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid vehicles. A second letter will be sent to those vehicle owners once the software update is available. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.

Recall 17V773000 started on /Date(1512104400000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 management brake pedal override feature.

Consequence: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC158.

Recall 18V363000 started on /Date(1527825600000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2012 Kia Forte is related to the latest recall where "an engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury". 2012 Kia Forte is ranked 4 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2011 Kia Forte.

The 2012 Kia Forte has NHTSA crash test rating of 4 and IIHS Crash test rating of 5.

The 2012 Kia Forte is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Kia Forte so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Kia Forte is lower than $7,600.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Kia Forte that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Kia All models of 2012

Kia Forte

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte 5-Door

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte Koup

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Optima

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Optima Hybrid

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio5

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rondo

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sedona

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sorento

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Soul

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sportage

$15,200 - $19,100
25 - 26 City / 34 - 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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