Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Kia Forte Koup has 128 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
128
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle started making a ticking noise under the hood. I immediately had it towed to a mechanics sho... |
| 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 ... |
| 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 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine burning oil and the recall had to do with the engine burning oil and could cause engine fire ... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving uphill at approximately 50-55 MP... |
| 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 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... |
| Oct 8, 2024 | ENGINE | The engine lost pressure while being driven on the interstate. My daughter was able to pull over an... |
| Sep 9, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the engine was making an abnormal sound. ... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Took care to kis for a recall picked it up and got down the street and it died on me brought it back... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | ENGINE | At 60,000 miles the engine began knocking and recently the engine blew through the bottom and cracke... |
| May 1, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle began experiencing persistent engine misfires and rough running. Fuel contamination was ... |
| Apr 8, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Over the last 5 years that I have owned the vehicle, the engine will stall when idle or at low speed... |
| Mar 24, 2024 | ENGINE | engine seized at the light. i was stuck in the middle of a 6 lane road located in greenville midnig... |