Research · 6 model years
Kia Forte KoupEvery model year, 2011–2016
Across the 6 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 1,524 owner complaints for the Kia Forte Koup. The 2014 model year has the most complaints (445).
Kia Forte Koup years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 138 | 16 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 262 | 16 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 445 | 32 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 211 | 17 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 306 | 20 | Not rated | 27 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 162 | 28 | Not rated | 27 |
- 20160 recalls · 138 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20151 recall · 262 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20142 recalls · 445 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20134 recalls · 211 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20124 recalls · 306 complaints · 27 mpg
- 20112 recalls · 162 complaints · 27 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026