Safety Score
75
Safe
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2016 Kia Forte.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving on I-95 at 60mph the car began to jump as it attempted to shift gears and the speed stalled to where it s… |
| 2026-01-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Point 1)CVVT pin was sheared off. Not available for inspection, was replaced and discarded by KIA. Point 2)The vehicle … |
| 2025-11-19 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | I am filing a formal complaint regarding serious safety and mechanical problems with my vehicle. The brakes do not func… |
| 2025-10-18 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | Headlights shut off entirely multiple times when switching to high beams on dark road, almost causing an accident. Mult… |
| 2025-09-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to l… |
| 2025-09-02 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | I own a 2016 Kia Forte LX and have been experiencing repeated and dangerous electrical failures with the headlight and … |
| 2025-08-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I purchased the 2016 Kia Forte on [XXX] from Bald Hill Kia in Warwick, RI. Within the first 30 days, there was a knocki… |
| 2025-07-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1. NHTSA Safety Complaint Draft Vehicle Info: Make: Kia Model: Forte5 SX Year: 2016 VIN: [XXX] Engine: 1.6L GDI (G4FJ… |
| 2025-07-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator… |
| 2025-02-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I had diagnostic ran because of a knocking sound and stalling and the oil pressure warning light. I was informed by the… |
| 2025-01-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We have a 2016 Kia Forte 5 that did not meet the criteria when the other 2016 Kia Forte's were recalled due to engine f… |
| 2025-01-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving our 2016 Kia forte 5 the engine completely failed and lost all power while on a busy highway. The engine … |
| 2024-12-07 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The fuel input is not working properly. Will not allow fuel to go into fuel tank. Risk of fuel spilling and fire hazard. |
| 2024-08-15 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | In December 2023 the dashboard ABS, ESC and Brake Dashboard warning lights came on the car while driving. I checked for… |
| 2024-07-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was two states away at conference for my side job. My car turned off without warning. No lights no nothing. I couldn'… |
| 2024-06-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | VEHICLE ISSUED DTC'S P1326 AND CAR FAILED COMPLETELY IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY EXPRESSWAY |
| 2024-05-24 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I have been on the freeway multiple times and tried to brake and I feel a fluttering from the brake pedal. The car won'… |
| 2024-05-17 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | My car was recalled and I took it in to KIA in June 2023 for brake line treatment to prevent deterioration/corrosion, M… |
| 2024-05-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle is having same symptoms as recalled Kia’s with Nu engine. My engine is consuming oil. I brought it to Kia deale… |
| 2024-04-23 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | I was attempting to park in a parking spot that I use regularly at Dollar General. As it was coming to a stop, the bra… |
| 2024-04-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving my 2016 Kia Forte with my [XXX] daughter in the car, the engine began making loud knocking noises and qu… |
| 2024-01-25 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | I was slowly pulling into a parking spot with my foot on the brake and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. I hit the brak… |
| 2023-11-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Was fixing to head and get my oil changed even though i still had about 570 miles left before i absolutely had to chang… |
| 2023-10-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the ac… |
| 2023-10-01 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | My headlights blank on and off like a christmas tree. I put them on auto or the running lights and they do the same th… |
| 2023-08-17 | ENGINE | Yes | 2 | We used to have a 2016 Kia Forte5 LX hatchback we been having problems with this vehicle the car would stall and it was… |
| 2023-07-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Always had correct maintenance and the engine just randomly blew coming home from work and Kia Corp is not wanting to r… |
| 2023-07-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | A portion of the air intake system was rubbing against the front driver side wheel and wore a hole causing damage to th… |
| 2023-06-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Wednesday night I departed work, I was in the 4th lane of the 10Fwy when my car shut down. All dashboard lights came on… |
| 2023-06-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Was driving and car lost power and shut off while in traffic car would not restart |
| 2023-05-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On May 25th 2023 I was driving on the highway when I experienced extreme loss of power and the infotainment screen disp… |
| 2023-05-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have a 2016 KIA Forte that I bought 6 months ago. I'm a subsequent owner. The dealership where we brought it from tol… |
| 2023-05-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am writing to express serious concerns about the safety and performance of my Kia vehicle. Over the past few months, … |
| 2023-04-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | When driving slow speeds such as driving through a parking lot my car stalls the radio plays without interruption and w… |
| 2023-03-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failed due to rod knock at 127,000 miles, this is a known defect with the car. Kia is refusing to replace the en… |
| 2023-02-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Pulling out into traffic, without warning my car lost power and shut down! The car had to be towed to the dealership w… |
| 2022-12-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car has had 2 engine failures in the last 2 years. The first time the repair was performed by Jeff Wyler Superior… |
| 2022-11-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | After slowing and making a right turn onto another street, I tried to accelerate but the vehicle would not speed up in … |
| 2022-11-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine blew twice on the vehicle, Kia replaced the first blown engine. Then that engine blew again at 160k miles. First… |
| 2022-11-14 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | The car is unable to receive fuel adequately. Car was sold in an intermittently undriveable condition. |
| 2022-10-31 | AIR BAGS | Yes | 0 | The contact owned a 2016 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, he … |
| 2022-10-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | No | 0 | My car has been broken into twice due to the manufacturer not having proper ignition safeguards put into place, receive… |
| 2022-09-08 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | The headlights flicker off when the turn signal is applied and also sometimes on bumps in the road. This could be very … |
| 2022-09-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Driving 8 miles to work my engine started making noise and then car started slowing down. I pulled over on to the side … |
| 2022-09-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | When driving on a divided four lane highway, after about one hour and at about 60 mph, vehicle would not accepperate to… |
| 2022-08-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | I received a voluntary service campaign letter dated August 19, 2022. The letter was in regard to corrosion of the brak… |
| 2022-08-09 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car shakes a lot with AC in setting 1 & 2. Kia official has checked and rechecked and stated to be “normal”. Car gettin… |
| 2022-07-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2016 Kia Forte Had the oil changed ~15 miles ago and now there’s no oil in it. There’s no leaks either. Mechanic said t… |
| 2022-06-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On June 16 2022 at 9:15 am I was driving my Kia Forte 18 miles from my home to the airport. I was taking my 8 year old … |
| 2022-04-22 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | THE HEATER CORE LEAKED AND COOLANT WAS SLOWLY LOST AND CAR OVERHEATED |