5
recalls
The Kia Forte Koup has 5 recalls covering 3.08 million vehicles as reported; model year 2013 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 2013: 4
Units affected
3.08M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia Forte Koup, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine37
- Air bags5
- Electrical system5
- Seat belts4
- Vehicle speed control4
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Exterior lighting2
- Complaints
- 52
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia Forte Koup by component
- Air bags2 · 918K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 1.86M units
- Engine1 · 295K units
Kia Forte Koup recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | KIA Borrego, Cadenza, Forte, Forte Koup and 8 more (2010-2019): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 23V652000Park outside | Fire | 1,730,192 |
| Jan 25, 2022 | KIA Forte, Forte Koup, Sedona, Soul and 1 more (2017-2019): Air bagsNo. 22V031000 | Crash risk | 410,619 |
| Dec 2, 2020 | KIA Forte, Forte Koup, Optima Hybrid, Sorento and 2 more (2011-2015): EngineNo. 20V750000 | Fire | 294,756 |
| Jun 1, 2018 | KIA Forte, Forte Koup, Optima, Optima Hybrid and 1 more (2010-2013): Air bagsNo. 18V363000 | Crash risk | 507,587 |
| Dec 1, 2017 | KIA Forte, Forte Koup (2012-2014): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 17V773000 | Crash risk | 134,366 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2019 Kia Forte Koup recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2019 Kia Forte Koup. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Forte Koup have?
5 recalls cover the Kia Forte Koup, for 3.08 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Kia Forte Koup?
Engine: named in 37 of the 52 safety complaints about the Kia Forte Koup, then air bags (5). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.