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2016 Kia Forte Koup Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

43/100

#5 most-complained of 8 Forte Koup years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Kia Forte Koup has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 43 out of 100 — #5 highest of 8 Forte Koup model years. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26
23 city / 31 hwy

Top 2016 Kia Forte Koup problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine2 (100%)
2016 Kia Forte Koup complaints: complaints filed per month1Sep 2020Mar 2025
2 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2020 to Mar 2025; peak Sep 2020 (1).

2016 Kia Forte Koup recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Kia Forte Koup fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
Combined
26 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,500
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other Forte Koup years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014No verdict291226
2015No verdict00126
2016No verdict432026
2017No verdict140127

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Kia Forte Koup a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Kia Forte Koup ranks #5 of 8 among Forte Koup model years (Complaint Index 43/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Kia Forte Koup?
The most reported problem areas are engine (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 55,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Kia Forte Koup have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Kia Forte Koup in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Kia Forte Koup?
EPA rates the 2016 Kia Forte Koup at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.