Vehicle report
2016 Kia Forte
Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2016 Kia Forte, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.
The 2016 Kia Forte has 1 NHTSA recall on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Its overall NHTSA crash-test rating is not rated. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.
1
Open recalls
0
Complaints
Not Rated
Overall safety
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2016 Kia Forte recalls (1)
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
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.
2016 Kia Forte safety ratings
Not Rated
Overall
Not Rated
Front
5
Side
4
Rollover
Source: NHTSA NCAP ratings.
2016 Kia Forte owner complaints (0)
No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2016 Kia Forte.
Checking a used Kia Forte before you buy
The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2016 Forte in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular Forte's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.
Before you buy a 2016 Kia Forte in Alberta:
- Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
- Run an Alberta Personal Property Registry lien search so you don't inherit debt.
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
- If it's a dealer, confirm their AMVIC licence.
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2016 Kia Forte — questions and answers
Does the 2016 Kia Forte have any recalls?+
Our check found 1 NHTSA recall associated with the 2016 Kia Forte. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
How many complaints does the 2016 Kia Forte have?+
NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2016 Kia Forte in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.
Is the 2016 Kia Forte safe?+
The 2016 Kia Forte has an overall NHTSA crash-test rating of not rated. Review the front-crash, side-crash, and rollover ratings above, and pair safety ratings with a mechanical inspection of the specific vehicle.
How do I check a 2016 Kia Forte VIN?+
Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.
Are recall repairs on a Kia free?+
Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Kia dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.
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