KIA 2013 KIA FORTE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 KIA FORTE
Brand
KIA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2013 KIA FORTE vehicles due to seat belts:front:retractor issues. If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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 properly tightened, and as a result, the seatbelt retractor retaining plates may break in a crash.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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 1-800-333-4542. The recall began July 1, 2016. Kia's number for this recall is SC132.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026