Kia · model year 2012
2012 Kia Forte
Specifications and certified data for the 2012 model year. All Kia Forte model years →
2012 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 317 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 329 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 306 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 317 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 30 | 296 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2012 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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23V652000 2023-09-25 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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…
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,…
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20V750000 2020-12-02 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
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.
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…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2012
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.