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Kia Forte Koup Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 52 owner complaints across 8 model years of the Kia Forte Koup (2010–2017). The most-complained-about year is 2013.

5
safety recalls, all years
52
owner complaints, all years
2012
year with most recalls
2013
year with most complaints

Pick your Kia Forte Koup model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2017 Kia Forte Koup10
2016 Kia Forte Koup02
2015 Kia Forte Koup10
2014 Kia Forte Koup21
2013 Kia Forte Koup416
2012 Kia Forte Koup414
2011 Kia Forte Koup28
2010 Kia Forte Koup211

What Kia Forte Koup owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. The 2013 model year has the most, with 16.

All Kia Forte Koup recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Kia Forte Koup, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside

    NHTSA 23V652000 Reported 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected Kia America, Inc.

    Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which…

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk,…

    Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

  2. Air bags

    NHTSA 22V031000 Reported 410,619 vehicles potentially affected Kia Motors America

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia…

    Model years: 2017

  3. Engine

    NHTSA 20V750000 Reported 294,756 vehicles potentially affected Kia Motors America

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

  4. Air bag/restraint control module (air bags)

    NHTSA 18V363000 Reported 507,587 vehicles potentially affected Kia Motors America

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle…

    Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

  5. Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

    NHTSA 17V773000 Reported 134,366 vehicles potentially affected Kia Motors America

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved…

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number…

    Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014

Other Kia models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.