2012 Kia Forte SX
KNAFW5A32C5501121
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Last listed by Carbon Auto Care
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2012 Kia Forte SX
VIN KNAFW5A32C5501121
Market price range
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2012 Kia Forte SX for sale near Sugar LandTX
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN KNAFW5A32C5501121, spanning 50 days.
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Auto Care | Sugar Land, TX 77498 | $5,500 | 163,000 mi | 2021-05-21 | 1966 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAFW5A32C5501121Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Kia Forte 5-Door likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Kia Forte 5-Door has 4 recall campaigns as of October 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD
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ENGINEKia 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.NHTSA campaign 20V750000
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AIR BAGSKia 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.NHTSA campaign 18V363000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles.NHTSA campaign 17V773000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Kia Forte 5-Door from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 6, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Forte SX (this car) | $6,706 | 16 | — |
| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | $4,500 | 3 | −$2,206 |
| 2012 Ford Focus | $5,504 | 2 | −$1,202 |
| 2014 BMW I3 | $9,289 | 2 | +$2,583 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
