How many recalls does the 2016 Kia Forte Koup have?

The 2016 Kia Forte Koup has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2016 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 2016 Kia Forte Koup?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2016 Kia Forte Koup Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Kia Forte Koup. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-12-22

“The motor blew at 55,000 miles”

ENGINE · reported 2020-08-09

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Kia Forte Koup as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.