Before buying a used 2016 Kia Forte, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2016 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD
2016 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
4 complaints filed with NHTSA. Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Forte — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 6.4 L/100 km (37 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| Forte — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
| Forte 5 — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
| Forte 5 — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Forte 5 — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.