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2015 Kia Forte Koup Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2015 Kia Forte Koup has 1 recall, 254 complaints.

1

Recalls

254

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

Recalls

20V750000

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 Spo...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Rating for: 2015 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD

Top Complaint Categories

ENGINE
120
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18
AIR BAGS
15
SERVICE BRAKES
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7
POWER TRAIN
6
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
6

Problems by Component

Engine128Other29Electrical23Airbags20Powertrain17Brakes10Lights8Steering4Speed Control3Seat Belts3Visibility3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 10, 2026AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEPlese can you fex may car
Oct 2, 2025ENGINEVehicle started making a ticking noise under the hood. I immediately had it towed to a mechanics sho...
Sep 25, 2025SERVICE BRAKESI was driving today and upon braking trying to come to a four way stop, the brake pedal went to the ...
Aug 31, 2025ENGINERod knock in engine, catastrophic failure
Jul 24, 2025ENGINEThe oil light flickered on and off intermittently despite oil in it and was making a cackling noise ...
Jul 1, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI own a 2015 Kia Forte (VIN: [XXX] ) that experienced complete engine failure. The vehicle had been ...
May 28, 2025ENGINEI purchased my 2015 Kia Forte5 in May 2024 with just over 50,000 miles. In 2025, I began smelling bu...
Apr 15, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOdometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while attempting to ...
Apr 7, 2025ENGINEEngine burning oil and the recall had to do with the engine burning oil and could cause engine fire ...
Apr 3, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHERI had a crack in my windshield. I called Safelite to come out and replace my windshield tape got lef...
Mar 1, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving uphill at approximately 50-55 MP...
Feb 25, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEWhile driving car will shut off.
Feb 8, 2025ENGINEI was driving and it’s like the engine just gave out, I waited for a while started it back up and wa...
Feb 7, 2025ENGINEAt 85,400 miles just outside of warranty the engine began knocking and the Kia Dealer is saying that...
Feb 2, 2025ENGINE[XXX] [XXX] [XXX] 08/07/2025 [XXX] Kia America, Inc. Consumer Affairs P.O. Box 52410 Ir...
Jan 15, 2025ENGINEMy engine has started knocking and two pistons are not firing correctly. This is a common issue and ...
Nov 30, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle ma...
Oct 31, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEEngine issues constantly
Oct 28, 2024POWER TRAINWhile driving on interstate 81 my transmission went out while going up a hill. I was almost rear end...
Oct 24, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to a local dea...