Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2014.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Forte Koup | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Forte Koup | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Forte Koup | 16 | 4 |
| 2012 Forte Koup | 14 | 4 |
| 2011 Forte Koup | 8 | 2 |
| 2010 Forte Koup | 11 | 2 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine37
- Electrical system5
- Air bags5
- Vehicle speed control4
- Seat belts4
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Wheels2
- Structure2
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 7 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 7 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.1–8.6 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Forte Koup · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.4 | 8.6 |
| 2016 | Forte Koup · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| 2015 | Forte Koup · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| 2014 | Forte Koup · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| 2013 | Forte Koup · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 6.8 | 8.2 |
| 2012 | Forte Koup · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 6.8 | 8.2 |
| 2011 | Forte Koup · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 6.7 | 8.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
5 campaigns cover the Forte Koup.
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 can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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.
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.
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.
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 without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
NHTSA recalls