2012 Kia Forte
KNAFD6A26C5552155
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Last listed by Potamkin Hyundai (FL)
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Listings
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAFD6A26C5552155- ✗ 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.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Kia Forte has 4 recall campaigns as of August 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 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,072 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $4,900 |
| May 2026 | $5,992 |
| June 2026 | $5,995 |
| July 2026 | $5,495 |
| August 2026 | $5,990 |
| September 2026 | $5,972 |
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 (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $9,995 | 6 | — |
| 2013 Bentley Continental | $42,948 | 6 | — |
| 2010 Honda Civic | $5,500 | 5 | — |
| 2014 Ford Mustang | $6,900 | 5 | — |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $5,999 | 3 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,967 | $19,495 | 100% | 37,943 mi |
| 2023 | 2,303 | $18,995 | 97% | 44,478 mi |
| 2022 | 719 | $17,295 | 89% | 62,022 mi |
| 2021 | 788 | $14,995 | 77% | 76,065 mi |
| 2020 | 511 | $13,443 | 69% | 81,059 mi |
| 2019 | 584 | $11,585 | 59% | 92,683 mi |
| 2018 | 376 | $9,485 | 49% | 102,070 mi |
| 2017 | 516 | $9,063 | 46% | 102,304 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
