Kia Forte Koup problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Kia Forte Koup (2010–2017).

Complaints
5
Recalls
5
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

12010201122012201320142015220162017
NHTSA complaints per Kia Forte Koup model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Kia Forte Koup model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2017 Forte Koup00001—
2016 Forte Koup20000Engine
2015 Forte Koup00001—
2014 Forte Koup00002—
2013 Forte Koup00004—
2012 Forte Koup20004Engine
2011 Forte Koup00002—
2010 Forte Koup10002Brakes

Most common Kia Forte Koup problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints

Kia Forte Koup recalls

  • Recall 23V652000Sep 25, 20231,730,192 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

    Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V031000Jan 25, 2022410,619 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 20V750000Dec 2, 2020294,756 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V363000Jun 1, 2018507,587 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

    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 that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

  • Recall 17V773000Dec 1, 2017134,366 vehiclesModel years 2012–2014

    Risk: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology