Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Kia Forte Koup has 0 recalls, 128 complaints.
0
Recalls
128
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2016 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | While driving on I-95 at 60mph the car began to jump as it attempted to shift gears and the speed st... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Point 1)CVVT pin was sheared off. Not available for inspection, was replaced and discarded by KIA. P... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | I am filing a formal complaint regarding serious safety and mechanical problems with my vehicle. The... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlights shut off entirely multiple times when switching to high beams on dark road, almost causin... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the v... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I own a 2016 Kia Forte LX and have been experiencing repeated and dangerous electrical failures with... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | ENGINE | I purchased the 2016 Kia Forte on [XXX] from Bald Hill Kia in Warwick, RI. Within the first 30 days,... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 1. NHTSA Safety Complaint Draft Vehicle Info: Make: Kia Model: Forte5 SX Year: 2016 VIN: [XXX] Eng... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and depress... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | ENGINE | I had diagnostic ran because of a knocking sound and stalling and the oil pressure warning light. I ... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving our 2016 Kia forte 5 the engine completely failed and lost all power while on a busy h... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | We have a 2016 Kia Forte 5 that did not meet the criteria when the other 2016 Kia Forte's were recal... |
| Dec 22, 2024 | ENGINE | In December after getting letter in the mail saying I needed an upgrade to my car's knock sensor I t... |
| Dec 7, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel input is not working properly. Will not allow fuel to go into fuel tank. Risk of fuel spill... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | In December 2023 the dashboard ABS, ESC and Brake Dashboard warning lights came on the car while dri... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was two states away at conference for my side job. My car turned off without warning. No lights no... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS,ENGINE | VEHICLE ISSUED DTC'S P1326 AND CAR FAILED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY EXPRESSWAY |
| May 24, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I have been on the freeway multiple times and tried to brake and I feel a fluttering from the brake ... |
| May 17, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | My car was recalled and I took it in to KIA in June 2023 for brake line treatment to prevent deterio... |
| May 15, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle is having same symptoms as recalled Kia’s with Nu engine. My engine is consuming oil. I brou... |