2016 Kia Forte engine problems
The 2016 Kia Forte has 63 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 32% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
63
Engine complaints
32%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2016 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA has 63 complaints about the 2016 Kia Forte engine — 32% 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.