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2010–2017 · 7 model years

Kia Forte Koup recalls & problems by year

16 recalls and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201316 complaints
Most recalls20134 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015202010: 11 complaints, 2 recalls2011: 8 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 14 complaints, 4 recalls2013: 16 complaints, 4 recalls2014: 1 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2017: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2010201120122013201420152017
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2017 Forte Koup—26–28 mpg100000
2015 Forte Koup—24–28 mpg100000
2014 Forte Koup—24–28 mpg210000
2013 Forte Koup—26–28 mpg4161110
2012 Forte Koup—26–28 mpg4140000
2011 Forte Koup—26–28 mpg280000
2010 Forte Koup——2110100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine35
  • Electrical system5
  • Air bags5
  • Seat belts4
  • Vehicle speed control4
  • Fuel/propulsion system3
  • Exterior lighting2
  • Structure2