repaired · 2025 Q4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2010 Kia Forte KoupProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2010 Kia Forte Koup, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-652 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Kia Forte Koup has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Seat belts
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
1Air bags
1Wheels
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 Kia Forte Koup recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Forte Koup year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Forte Koup median. How we score
'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Kia Forte Koup, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Air bags may be disabled during crashLed to recall 18E-043
In owners' words
What Forte Koup owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THESE VEHICLES ARE ABSOLUTELY DANGEROUS! I'VE BEEN IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS MY ENTIRE CAREER FOR 15 YEARS WITH A LEVEL CERTIFICATIONS AND ASE'S. I STOPPED DRIVING THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE SIMPLE MATTER OF ANY ACCELERATION OVER 2900 RPM IT STARTS KNOCKING. I WILL NOT PUT MY FAMILY OR MYSELF IN THE…
I HAD A 2010 KIA FORTE KOUP THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE 5/29/18 WHILE GOING DOWN A HIGHWAY APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES/HR. BEFORE THE FIRE BEGAN, THERE WAS SOME KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE AND ALL POWER WENT OUT, INCLUDING POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POPPED THE HOOD TO…
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO METAL FLAKES IN ENGINE (SAME AS RECENT RECALL ON OTHER MODELS). NO LIGHTS OR INDICATORS PRESENT, ENGINE WAS MAKING ABNORMAL NOISES AND TOOK CARE IN BEFORE A CATASTROPHIC INDECENT.
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