2016 Kia Forte vs 2018 Kia Forte
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Kia Forte | 2018 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 132 | 134 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 122 | 100 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–30 | 28–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 47,250 mi | 35,234 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 64 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 16 |
| Power Train | 16 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 27 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2016 Kia Forte
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.