Recalls ·2016 Kia Forte Koup

2016 Kia Forte Koup recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Kia Forte Koup; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — latch. Owners filed 137 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

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Complaints137

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Recalls (1)

Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 21V622000 · 09 Aug 2021

Problem: 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 become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.

What owners complain about

Share of the 1 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine1 · 100%

From owner complaints

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 and gave me a number…

Engine · Sep 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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