NHTSA data · free2016 Kia ForteProblems: Top Complaints, Recalls & Failures (NHTSA)
Every owner complaint and safety recall the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has on file for the 2016 Kia Forte, ranked by the component that failed most.
Complaints on file
4
Recalls issued
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
What breaks most
- Engine2 complaints · 50%
- Electrical System1 complaints · 25%
- Exterior Lighting1 complaints · 25%
- Insert1 complaints · 25%
- Padding1 complaints · 25%
Recalls on this model year
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch
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
Campaign 21V622000 · reported 09/08/2021 · recall work is free at any franchised dealer
What owners report
Engine
- Im getting denied dued to engine failure but whoever had the vehicle before didn't follow up with the ksds update, I just purchased the vehicle on June 30th,2026, I need this fixed ASAP because I stil
- My 2016 Kia Forte had a recall that was never performed and I was never told anything about the car fax or any recalls from where I got the car from, it needs a engine repair.
Electrical System
- The Headlights and ALL exterior lights FLICKER or TURN OFF ENTIRELY while driving, especially when touching the Multi-Function Turn Signal Stalk to signal a turn. This can and HAS happened when the He
Exterior Lighting
- The Headlights and ALL exterior lights FLICKER or TURN OFF ENTIRELY while driving, especially when touching the Multi-Function Turn Signal Stalk to signal a turn. This can and HAS happened when the He
Insert
- When I have the windows down, I can see the headrest flapping in the wind. I took the cover off and discovered that the styrofoam had broken in half. I used foam adhesive to bind it together. Once aga
Padding
- When I have the windows down, I can see the headrest flapping in the wind. I took the cover off and discovered that the styrofoam had broken in half. I used foam adhesive to bind it together. Once aga
Excerpts are anonymized owner complaints as filed with NHTSA, trimmed to 200 characters.
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