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2016 Kia Forte Koup Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Kia Forte Koup has 41 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Kia Forte Koup

Engine
41
Powertrain
16
Electrical
14
Other
12
Airbags
11
Lights
7
Speed Control
6
Brakes
5
Steering
5
Wheels
3
Suspension
3

41

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 5, 2026ENGINEPoint 1)CVVT pin was sheared off. Not available for inspection, was replaced and discarded by KIA. P...
Sep 18, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the v...
Aug 5, 2025ENGINEI purchased the 2016 Kia Forte on [XXX] from Bald Hill Kia in Warwick, RI. Within the first 30 days,...
Jul 11, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and depress...
Feb 21, 2025ENGINEI had diagnostic ran because of a knocking sound and stalling and the oil pressure warning light. I ...
Jan 7, 2025ENGINEWhile driving our 2016 Kia forte 5 the engine completely failed and lost all power while on a busy h...
Dec 22, 2024ENGINEIn December after getting letter in the mail saying I needed an upgrade to my car's knock sensor I t...
May 15, 2024ENGINEVehicle is having same symptoms as recalled Kia’s with Nu engine. My engine is consuming oil. I brou...
Apr 4, 2024ENGINEWhile driving my 2016 Kia Forte with my [XXX] daughter in the car, the engine began making loud kno...
Nov 30, 2023ENGINEWas fixing to head and get my oil changed even though i still had about 570 miles left before i abso...
Oct 18, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the accele...
Aug 17, 2023ENGINEWe used to have a 2016 Kia Forte5 LX hatchback we been having problems with this vehicle the car wou...
Jul 11, 2023ENGINEAlways had correct maintenance and the engine just randomly blew coming home from work and Kia Corp ...
Jul 7, 2023ENGINEA portion of the air intake system was rubbing against the front driver side wheel and wore a hole c...
Jun 28, 2023ENGINEWednesday night I departed work, I was in the 4th lane of the 10Fwy when my car shut down. All dashb...
Jun 8, 2023ENGINEWas driving and car lost power and shut off while in traffic car would not restart
May 9, 2023ENGINEI have a 2016 KIA Forte that I bought 6 months ago. I'm a subsequent owner. The dealership where we ...
Apr 9, 2023ENGINEWhen driving slow speeds such as driving through a parking lot my car stalls the radio plays without...
Feb 24, 2023ENGINEPulling out into traffic, without warning my car lost power and shut down! The car had to be towed ...
Dec 18, 2022ENGINEMy car has had 2 engine failures in the last 2 years. The first time the repair was performed by ...

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