2012 Kia Forte GL

VIN KNAFT5A26C5490253

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

VehiLeaks · Vehicle Report
Know this Forte before you buy.

Check reported accidents, title issues, mileage records and past listings for this VIN.

  • Reported accidents & damage
  • Title brands — salvage, flood, lemon
  • Odometer readings over time
  • Every past listing: price, dealer, photos
Get vehicle report — $6

One-time payment · No subscription

Inside your report
VIN report

2012 Kia Forte GL

VIN KNAFT5A26C5490253

Accidents Reported damage & accident records
Title Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage Recorded odometer readings
Listings Past prices, dealers & listing photos
Section preview · Results shown in the full report
Report for this VIN · KNAFT5A26C5490253
vehileaks.com →
THE SMARTER NEXT STEP

Love this car? See what else is out there.

2012 Kia Forte GL for sale near you

Compare prices on similar cars within 50 miles of you.

See every one for sale near you →

Compare on VehiSales ↗ · No dealer spam.

We don't sell cars and never share your details with dealers.

Cars in your search area

50 miles around you

Lower price Other cars Search center

Dots show approximate vehicle locations.

Vehicle locations appear when available.

No active listings of this exact VIN right now.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNAFT5A26C5490253
Trim
GL
Engine
2.0L
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
5
Model year
2012
Made by
KIA CORPORATION
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
29
MPG
City
25
MPG
Highway
35
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 EX has 4 recall campaigns as of September 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
Check accident & title history →
  • 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 EX from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 4, 2026.

VehiSales · Cars for Sale
Shopping for a Kia Forte like this?

Browse every Kia Forte on the market right now — live dealer listings with photos and prices, already filtered to this model.

Kia Forte 2011–2013 Nationwide
Browse on VehiSales
Powered by VinAssessment — real-time pricing intelligence for car dealers.