2017 Kia Forte Koup Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Kia Forte Koup. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 Kia Forte Koup
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Air bags
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2017 Kia Forte Koup. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Kia Forte (Forte 5, Forte Koup). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–32 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–29 / 29–38 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM7); Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Kia Forte Koup model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Forte Koup model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Kia Forte Koup | 2 | 11 |
| 2011 Kia Forte Koup | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 Kia Forte Koup | 4 | 14 |
| 2013 Kia Forte Koup | 4 | 16 |
| 2014 Kia Forte Koup | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Kia Forte Koup | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Kia Forte Koup | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Kia Forte Koup | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2017 Kia Forte Koup
How do I know if my 2017 Kia Forte Koup has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 Kia Forte Koup; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V031000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
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.