Two problems related to oil pump have been reported for the 2013 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2013 Forte.
I saw that kia recalled the same year and model of this car for faulty engines which may catch fire due to engine malfunction, rod bearing failure and fuel leak but, only for the 2. 4l engine. When technically speaking the 2. 0l engine which is not recalled is nearly identical both internally and externally besides cubic inches. In fact when ordering parts for the 2. 0l engine on kia's sites and oem parts distributors, the part numbers are the same for the intake manifold, fuel delivery systems, internal bearings, the only variance in manufacturing and design are the crankshafts, camshafts and oil pumps due to the difference in displacement. Furthermore my car recently began leaking fuel from the fuel delivery tube going from the fuel pump to the rail which is the same part number as that on the 2. 4 and same design and routing. Due to the close proximity of the exhaust the fuel could have ignited if not caught just the same as the complaints about the 2. 4l which prompted the recall. However the 2. 0l owners are not protected and are at the same risk.
The engine failure possible related to faulty oil pump. Engine started vibrating whole car then the car locked and stopped working while driving on the road. Had to get car towed. No leaks. The engine had fluids. Many other kia's were affected. Other models have recalls. Possibly damaged rods and bearings due to the issue. The kia company said no recalls on my vehicle. Mechanic said needs to engine.