2012 Kia Forte GL

VIN KNAFT4123C5494044

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Last listed by State Farm Group Insurance

Puyallup, WASHINGTON 98374

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNAFT4123C5494044

Trim

Engine

2.0L

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

KIA CORPORATION

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,600 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD

4 recall campaigns on this model year

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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.

NHTSA campaign 20V750000
AIR BAGS

Kia 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Kia 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.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

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 GL (this car)	—	0	—
2012 Toyota Camry	$9,197	10	—
2011 Honda Accord	$8,197	8	—
2012 Honda Civic	$9,595	8	—
2012 Volkswagen Jetta	$7,398	6	—
2011 Toyota Corolla	$9,837	6	—

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	1,901	$19,512	100%	37,753 mi
2023	2,251	$18,990	97%	44,628 mi
2022	721	$17,248	88%	61,786 mi
2021	773	$14,995	77%	76,017 mi
2020	495	$13,490	69%	81,966 mi
2019	570	$11,618	60%	92,286 mi
2018	351	$9,322	48%	103,736 mi
2017	491	$9,250	47%	102,302 mi