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Recalls that may apply to the 2012 Kia Forte

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

Campaign 23V652000 may apply to this vehicle. NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildings, until the repair is done.

By component

Only campaigns about SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC are shown.

United States: NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19
23V6520002023-09-25. 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. NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildings, until the repair is done.
17V7730002017-12-01. 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 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. Built 2012-05-02 to 2014-02-28.
Canada: Transport Canada, as of 2026-10-19
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