2016 Kia Forte engine problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Kia Forte — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Im getting denied dued to engine failure but whoever had the vehicle before didn't follow up with the ksds update, I just purchased the vehicle on June 30th,2026, I need this fixed ASAP because I still owe on this car.”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“My 2016 Kia Forte had a recall that was never performed and I was never told anything about the car fax or any recalls from where I got the car from, it needs a engine repair.”
filed Aug 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 7 | 29% |
| 2023 Forte | 9 | 15% |
| 2022 Forte | 4 | 15% |
| 2021 Forte | 22 | 33% |
| 2020 Forte | 17 | 23% |
| 2019 Forte | 36 | 24% |
| 2018 Forte | 57 | 42% |
| 2017 Forte | 144 | 48% |
| 2015 Forte | 157 | 61% |
| 2014 Forte | 214 | 49% |
| 2013 Forte | 107 | 55% |
| 2012 Forte | 160 | 55% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Kia Forte
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.