These are standard specifications for the 2012 Kia Forte, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
Production Years for Series : | 2010 - 2013 |
Price : | MSRP: $15,200-19,600 Invoice: $14,900-18,670 |
Weight : | 2729 lbs | 1237.854 kg |
MPG City : | 25 |
MPG Highway : | 34 |
Introduced At : | 2009 Chicago Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
Power : | 156 HP (114.816 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
Torque : | 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4300 RPM |
Compression : | 10.5:1 |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
Power : | 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque : | 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Direct Fuel Injection |
6 Manual , 6 Automatic
Handling
Safety
NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
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2012 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | |
Frontal driver : | |
Frontal passenger : | |
Side driver : | |
Side rear passenger : | |
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 10.3% |
2012 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | |
Frontal driver : | |
Frontal passenger : | |
Side driver : | |
Side rear passenger : | |
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | of Rollover 10.3% |
Recall
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
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Manufacturer | Kia America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V652000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
Remedy | 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, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. The first owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
Component | ENGINE |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V750000 |
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 recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20090224 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V363000 |
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. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
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Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
Mfr Report Date | 20120502 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V773000 |
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. |
Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
2012 Averages
Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Kia Forte?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Kia Forte? A: The 2012 Kia Forte has a wheelbase size of 104.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Kia Forte? A: The 2012 Kia Forte has a length of 178.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Kia Forte? A: The 2012 Kia Forte has a width of 69.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Kia Forte have?A: The 2012 Kia Forte has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Kia Forte have?A: The 2012 Kia Forte has legroom of 43.30 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Kia Forte? A: The 2012 Kia Forte was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Kia Forte cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Kia Forte had an MSRP of $15,200 - $$19,600 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Kia Forte have? A: The 2012 Kia Forte had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 156 HP (114.816 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4300 RPM Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 169 Ft-Lbs (229 NM) @ 3750 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Kia Forte have? A: The 2012 Kia Forte had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Kia Forte? A: The 2012 Kia Forte has a wheelbase size of 104.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Kia Forte? A: The 2012 Kia Forte has a length of 178.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Kia Forte? A: The 2012 Kia Forte has a width of 69.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Kia Forte have?A: The 2012 Kia Forte has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Kia Forte have?A: The 2012 Kia Forte has legroom of 43.30 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Kia Forte? A: The 2012 Kia Forte was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Kia Forte cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Kia Forte had an MSRP of $15,200 - $$19,600 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Kia Forte have? A: The 2012 Kia Forte had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 156 HP (114.816 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 144 Ft-Lbs (195 NM) @ 4300 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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Kia Monthly Sales Volume
April 2024
65,754
March 2024
69,472
February 2024
59,059
January 2024
51,090
December 2023
60,275
November 2023
58,338
October 2023
59,164
September 2023
67,264
August 2023
72,147
July 2023
70,930
June 2023
70,495
May 2023
71,497