2016 Kia Forte KoupProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2016 Kia Forte Koup, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 9, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 Kia Forte Koup has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Kia Forte Koup recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2016 Kia Forte Koup safety ratings
2016 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What Forte Koup owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
In December after getting letter in the mail saying I needed an upgrade to my car's knock sensor I took it to a Kia dealership. I received word from the dealership that my car had suffered a lower crank shaft failure and would need to be replaced. The dealership told me that this was a known issue…
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