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2017 Kia Forte Koup problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2017 Kia Forte Koup — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

0

Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Forte Koup years?

Forte Koup NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted22 complaints2010: 17 complaints2011: 9 complaints2012: 17 complaints2013: 22 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 0 complaints
Forte Koup NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2017 Kia Forte Koup have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V031000AirbagsJanuary 25, 2022 · 410,619 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

2017 Kia Forte Koup — common questions

Is the 2017 Kia Forte Koup reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Kia Forte Koup have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Kia Forte Koup. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Kia Forte Koup years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Forte Koup years to avoid are 2013, 2010, 2012, 2011. The cleanest record among Forte Koup years belongs to 2017.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.