2013 KIA FORTE KOUP Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 KIA FORTE KOUP has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety system defects and potential fire hazards according to recall data.
The vehicle has five recalls affecting brake components, engine systems, and air bag control modules. These recalls address serious safety risks including engine compartment fires and impaired safety restraint functions.
Recalls- Hydraulic Control Unit. NHTSA recall 23V652000 affects 1,730,192 vehicles including the 2013 Forte Koup. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may short circuit causing engine compartment fires while parked or driving. Owners are advised to park outside away from structures until repair, which involves HECU fuse replacement at no cost.
- Engine Fire Risk. NHTSA recall 20V750000 covers 294,756 vehicles including the 2013 Forte Koup. An engine compartment fire could occur while driving due to fuel or engine oil leaks. Kia dealers inspect for leaks, perform engine tests, and repair or replace parts including the engine if needed. The knock sensor detection system software is also updated free of charge.
- Brake Pedal Stopper Pad. NHTSA recall 17V773000 affects 134,366 vehicles including the 2013 Forte Koup. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate, causing brake lights to stay on and allowing the shift lever to move without pressing the brake. This increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the pad at no charge.
- Air Bag Control Module. NHTSA recall 18V363000 involves 507,587 vehicles including the 2013 Forte Koup. A short circuit in the air bag control unit may disable frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners during a crash, increasing injury risk. Dealers will install an extension wire harness kit to fix the defect free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety risks may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting an attorney familiar with lemon law claims can provide guidance on potential remedies.
2013 KIA FORTE KOUP Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
2666901
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 KIA FORTE KOUP
1730192 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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 driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2013 KIA FORTE KOUP
294756 vehicles affected
ENGINE
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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
2013 KIA FORTE KOUP
507587 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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.
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.
2013 KIA FORTE KOUP
134366 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.