2016 Kia Forte electrical system problems
The 2016 Kia Forte has 24 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
24
Electrical System complaints
12%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“THE KIA FORTE CAUGHT FIRE AS MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE (THE CAR WAS IN MOTION). WE HAD ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR JUST OVER A YEAR. I AM UNSURE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE HOWEVER, THE INSURANCE REVIEWER ADVISE THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE. MY HUSBAND BARLEY MADE IT OUT OF THE CAR BEFORE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2016 Kia Forte electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.