Worst 2016 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Kia Forte.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 61 | 2 | 3 | 71,073 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | 2 | 28,830 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 2 | 2 | 26,351 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 1 | — | 10,108 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 11 | 1 | 46,805 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 1 | — | 87,356 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 41,333 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 11,300 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 30,306 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Kia Forte
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~253,074 vehicles.
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."
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2016 Kia Forte — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Forte reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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