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2012 Kia Forte Koup

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Park outside Service brakes

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 1,730,192 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V652000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Engine

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 294,756 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V750000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 507,587 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V363000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 134,366 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V773000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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