How many recalls does the 2011 Kia Forte Koup have?

The 2011 Kia Forte Koup has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Kia Forte Koup has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2011 Kia Forte Koup?

Of 9 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2011 Kia Forte Koup Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 Kia Forte Koup has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,237,779 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 23V652000 2023-09-25 1,730,192 affected

Defect

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an…

Consequence

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

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June…

AIR BAGS 18V363000 2018-06-01 507,587 affected

Defect

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the…

Complaints by component

ENGINE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

AIR BAGS

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“One morning I started the car and the "check engine" light came on. The car also made a knocking/ticking sound that was not usual and the engine had an abnormal sound to it when stationed and in motion. It progressively got worse, especially as it was driven to the dealer right after the light…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2019-02-18

“One morning I started the car and the "check engine" light came on. The car also made a knocking/ticking sound that was not usual and the engine had an abnormal sound to it when stationed and in motion. It progressively got worse, especially as it was driven to the dealer right after the light…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-02-18

“My car accelerates on its own. Fully stopped, my car is on 1000rpms, I will be driving at a constant speed and my rpm shoots all the way up.”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2018-07-16

“Hello, long story short, kia has faulty airbags I have a very pregnant wife. They have yet to die right by the customer and off safe vehicles to replace these until a fix is found. I went to kia in turnersville nj to have a hub assembly replaced. At this time I requested the technician to run the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-06-20

“Upon entering a highway, a knock occurred and as rpm dropped the knocking subsided. Next day and check engine light turned on and while while in motion on a city street, vehicle stalled and rpm drop to zero. Car would not turn on an engine would not turn over. Mechanic stated that the engine…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-09-03

“I took the car in to have a coolant line recall installed. The service manager and later a mechanic remarked that the engine had a serious "knock" and both mentioned that the engine either needed to be rebuilt or replaced. It only has 81k miles. Subsequently, when I asked about possible trade in…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-03-24

“When I'm driving my car it jerks feels like it's going to turn off and the engine light come on. 2011 kia forte koup.. Updated 04/13/17 *bf *cn”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2016-11-26

“Check engine light on 20000 miles code# p200a intake manifold sensor”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-01-01

Defect investigations

Investigation AQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured…

Investigation DP22003 Opened 2022-09-12 · closed 2023-12-12

Loss of Motive Power

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles…