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The short version
- 2010-2013 Kia Forte wheel bearing coverage documents only one number. The 2010 Kia Forte wheel bearing rear job points to 512436, the same number for all four years.
- The front is not documented in the catalogs we hold, for any year from 2010 to 2013.
- Match the old part or run the VIN for the front hub.
- Do not borrow the 2014-2018 Forte’s numbers backward onto this earlier body.
The 2010-2013 Kia Forte has only one documented wheel bearing number in the catalogs we hold. That number is the rear hub, 512436, and it covers all four model years. The front is an honest gap across the whole run.
Forte wheel bearing numbers at a glance
512436 is the rear hub for 2010 through 2013, with no trim or ABS split. Every 2010 Kia Forte wheel bearing rear job points to this same number.
The front is not documented in the catalogs we hold, for any of these four years. Match the old part or run the VIN.
Kia Forte wheel bearing part numbers
| Years | Detail | Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 to 2013 | Rear | 512436 check price |
| 2010 to 2013 | Front | not documented |
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Lookups run through the cross reference page.
This page covers the 2010-2013 Kia Forte: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. Other years live on the main Forte wheel bearing page.
Only the rear hub is documented for this body. The front is a real gap in the catalogs we hold, not an oversight on this page.
Do not borrow the 2014-2018 Forte’s front or rear numbers backward onto this car. Match the old part or run the VIN instead.
Year by year
2010 through 2013 carry one rear number, 512436, with no changes across the run. The front stays undocumented every year.
There is no year-by-year split to track here. A 2010 Kia Forte wheel bearing rear job and a 2013 rear job use the identical number.
How this Forte compares to the next body
The 2014-2018 Forte has its own rear hub, 512492. That number does not fit this earlier body.
Both generations share the same pattern: the rear is documented, the front is not. That pattern is a catalog quirk, not proof the front hub does not exist.
Diagnosing a Kia Forte wheel bearing
- Listen for the noise. A failing wheel bearing usually hums or grinds, and the sound often gets louder with speed. This guide to wheel bearing noise on turns explains how the sound tracks side to side.
- Compare to tire wear. Uneven tire wear can sound similar to a bad bearing. This comparison separates the two.
- Check for play at the wheel. With the wheel off the ground, rock it top and bottom to feel for looseness. This walkthrough covers the process.
- Pull the old front bearing to identify it. Since the front is not documented, read the markings on the old part before ordering.
- Run the VIN if the old part is unreadable. A parts counter can often match the front bearing to the VIN when stamped numbers are worn away.
Common questions
What wheel bearing does a 2010 Forte use?
The 2010 Kia Forte wheel bearing rear number is 512436. The front is not documented for 2010, so match the old part or run the VIN.
What wheel bearing does a 2013 Forte use?
The 2013 Forte rear number is the same 512436 used across the whole run. The front is still not documented for 2013. Match the old part or run the VIN.
Why isn’t the Forte front wheel bearing documented?
The catalogs we hold simply do not carry a front listing for this generation. That is a gap in documentation, not proof the part doesn’t exist. Match the old part or run the VIN when it needs replacing.
Does the 512492 rear from the next Forte fit this one?
No. The 2010 Kia Forte wheel bearing rear hub, 512436, is a different listing than the 2014-2018 Forte’s 512492. Match the number to this generation, not the newer one.
Is the Forte rear hub the same across all trims?
Yes, the catalogs list one rear number, 512436, with no trim split for 2010 through 2013. There is no ABS or drivetrain variation documented for this position.