2010 Kia Forte Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2010 Kia Forte, 10% of that year's 221 total complaints, with 3 crashes and 1 injury reported. A related recall (23V652000) covers brake components on 2010-2013 Forte models, telling owners to park outside due to fire risk.
- Brakes complaints
- 23
- 10% of 221 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 221
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 73,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report brake lights that fail to work, often traced to a faulty stop lamp switch, sometimes discovered only when another driver flags them down.
- Some drivers describe brakes that do not respond when stopping on an incline, with the car continuing to roll until it made contact with another vehicle.
- Rear brake calipers reportedly stick and overheat, ruining the pad and rotor, with one owner noting it happened on both rear calipers years apart.
- Complaints describe the ESC (electronic stability control) light staying on at the same time brake lights stop working, alongside intermittent cruise control problems.
- One owner reported rear brakes seizing while driving around 30 mph, with the dealer unable to diagnose the cause.
- Median mileage at failure across these complaints is 73,500 miles.
When 2010 Kia Forte brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 12, 2012, latest Apr 21, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Kia Forte
- NHTSA 23V652000Sep 25, 2023Brakes1,730,192 vehiclesPark Outside
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.
Risk: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Brakes complaints by Forte model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Kia Forte have?
- NHTSA lists 23 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Kia Forte, which is 10% of the 221 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2010 Kia Forte?
- Yes. Recall campaign 23V652000, reported in September 2023, covers brake components on 2010-2013 Forte and Forte Koup models along with several other Kia vehicles. It tells owners to park outside and away from structures until the repair is done.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 Forte?
- Owner complaints show a median mileage at failure of 73,500 miles.
- Have the 2010 Forte's brake issues caused crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints shows 3 crashes and 1 injury reported, with no fires.
- What kind of brake failures do owners describe most often?
- Owners most often describe failed brake lights linked to a faulty stop lamp switch, stuck or overheating rear calipers, and cases where brakes did not stop the car on an incline.