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