2016 Kia Forte problems and complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Kia Forte. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (2), Exterior Lighting (2), Engine (2).
Key takeaways
- 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 40% |
| Engine | 2 | 40% |
| Insert | 1 | 20% |
| Padding | 1 | 20% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2016 Kia Forte
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-11-04
Intermittently when turn signals is in use, headlights would completely go out or start flashing on and off.
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-10-03
The Headlights and ALL exterior lights FLICKER or TURN OFF ENTIRELY while driving, especially when touching the Multi-Function Turn Signal Stalk to signal a turn. This can and HAS happened when the Headlights are switched on any mode: MARKER LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS, or AUTO. I can be driving, Headlights are on AUTO - sudden...
Engine - filed 2026-08-31
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.
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More for the 2016 Kia Forte
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.