Vehicle Report

2013 Kia Forte

EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)

VIN KNAFU6A23D5679821

Sedan Front Wheel Drive Automatic Asia/South Korea

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2013

Year

Kia

Make

Forte

Model

$17,800

MSRP

Safety Recalls

5 open campaigns

23V652000 2023-09-25 Park outside

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,...

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters,...

20V750000 2020-12-02

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.

Fix: 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,...

18V363000 2018-06-01

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...

Fix: 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 betwe...

17V773000 2017-12-01

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 relea...

Fix: 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 se...

16V312000 2016-05-17

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

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 pro...

Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace both front seatbelt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-454...

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine

2L I4

Type

Gas

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Valves

16 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower

156 hp @ 6,200 rpm

Torque

144 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm

0–60 mph

5.86 s

City / Highway

26 / 36 mpg

Combined

29 mpg

Fuel tank

13.7 gal

Range (combined)

356 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length

178 in

Width

69 in

Height

57 in

Wheelbase

104 in

Curb weight

2,791 lbs

Gross weight

0 lbs

Seats

Doors

Factory Equipment

Safety

2 front headrests 2 rear headrests Auto delay off headlamps Child seat anchors Dual front side-mounted airbags Electronic brakeforce distribution Front and rear head airbags Front seatbelt pretensioners Stability control Tire pressure monitoring Traction control 4-wheel ABS Emergency braking assist Emergency interior trunk release Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system Rear center 3-point belt Rear door child safety locks Rear height adjustable headrests Turn signal mirrors Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes

Convenience

1 one-touch power windows Remote keyless power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors

Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Titanium

Ebony Black

Bright Silver

Snow White Pearl

Crimson Red

Metallic Bronze

Factory Warranty

basic 5 yr./ 60000 mi.

drivetrain 10 yr./ 100000 mi.

roadside 5 yr./ 60000 mi.

rust 5 yr./ 100000 mi.

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