Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia Forte Koup has 41 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
41
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Point 1)CVVT pin was sheared off. Not available for inspection, was replaced and discarded by KIA. P... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the v... |
| 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 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... |
| 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... |
| May 15, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle is having same symptoms as recalled Kia’s with Nu engine. My engine is consuming oil. I brou... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | ENGINE | While driving my 2016 Kia Forte with my [XXX] daughter in the car, the engine began making loud kno... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | ENGINE | Was fixing to head and get my oil changed even though i still had about 570 miles left before i abso... |
| Oct 18, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the accele... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | ENGINE | We used to have a 2016 Kia Forte5 LX hatchback we been having problems with this vehicle the car wou... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | ENGINE | Always had correct maintenance and the engine just randomly blew coming home from work and Kia Corp ... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | ENGINE | A portion of the air intake system was rubbing against the front driver side wheel and wore a hole c... |
| Jun 28, 2023 | ENGINE | Wednesday night I departed work, I was in the 4th lane of the 10Fwy when my car shut down. All dashb... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | ENGINE | Was driving and car lost power and shut off while in traffic car would not restart |
| May 9, 2023 | ENGINE | I have a 2016 KIA Forte that I bought 6 months ago. I'm a subsequent owner. The dealership where we ... |
| Apr 9, 2023 | ENGINE | When driving slow speeds such as driving through a parking lot my car stalls the radio plays without... |
| Feb 24, 2023 | ENGINE | Pulling out into traffic, without warning my car lost power and shut down! The car had to be towed ... |
| Dec 18, 2022 | ENGINE | My car has had 2 engine failures in the last 2 years. The first time the repair was performed by ... |