Kia Forte Koup recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 50 owner complaints for the Kia Forte Koup (model years 2010–2017). The most reported problem area is engine (35 complaints), followed by air bags (5 complaints). The 2013 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Kia Forte Koup model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 5 of 8 | |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 of 8 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | 4 of 8 | |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2 of 8 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3 of 8 |
All 4 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | Sep 25, 2023 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2010–2013 | 1,730,192 |
| 20V750000 | Dec 2, 2020 | Engine | 2012–2014 | 294,756 |
| 18V363000 | Jun 1, 2018 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control module | 2010–2013 | 507,587 |
| 17V773000 | Dec 1, 2017 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages | 2012–2014 | 134,366 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 2 complaints; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.