Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 0 complaints for the 2016 Kia Forte, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V6220002021-09-08

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Kia Forte Fuel Economy

24–30mpg combined

21-26city

28-37hwy

$1,450-$1,800/yr

The 2016 Kia Forte delivers 24 to 30 MPG combined across 10 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Forte - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city37 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

Forte - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean

Forte - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Forte 5 - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Forte Koup - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean

Forte Koup - Manual 6-spd

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city33 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Forte Koup - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr6/10 Average

Forte 5 - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Forte 5 - Manual 6-spd

24mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Forte Koup - Manual 6-spd

24mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Kia Forte

35States

25%in top 3

Florida has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 35 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

FLFlorida

3379%

CACalifornia

3138%

TXTexas

3098%

PAPennsylvania

2196%

DCWashington DC

2035%

MDMaryland

1664%

NYNew York

1624%

NJNew Jersey

1554%

DEDelaware

1534%

OHOhio

1444%

AZArizona

1394%

GAGeorgia

1354%

ILIllinois

1303%

MOMissouri

1003%

NCNorth Carolina

942%

TNTennessee

742%

MIMichigan

732%

NH68

UT66

IN66

OROregon

602%

WA57

OK56

MA54

RI49

VA46

CO40

HI36

NV32

MN31

WI30

KY30

CT26

AL23

NE23

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Kia Forte?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Kia Forte a good car to buy?

The 2016 Kia Forte has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Kia Forte?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2016 Kia Forte. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Kia Forte?

Fuel economy ranges from 24 to 30 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $438 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.