How many recalls does the 2016 Kia Forte have?

The 2016 Kia Forte has 1 recall on record with NHTSA.

Is the 2016 Kia Forte reliable?

The 2016 Kia Forte has 0 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. No complaints have been filed.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Kia Forte?

No problems have been reported for the 2016 Kia Forte.

2016 Kia Forte Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2016 Kia Forte has 1 recall, 0 complaints.

Recalls

Complaints

N/A

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

Recalls

21V622000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may becom...

Safety Ratings

Overall

Not Rated

Front Crash

Not Rated

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2016 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD

Top Complaint Categories

No complaints on record for the 2016 Kia Forte.

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All Complaints

No complaints on record.