Kia Forte Koup — Brakes
High risk
Sep 26, 2023
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.
Also affects: Kia Borrego, Kia Cadenza, Kia Forte, Kia K900, Kia Optima
Kia Forte Koup — Airbag
High risk
Jan 27, 2022
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, a defect in the airbag control unit could cause the airbag warning light to turn on. If this happens, the airbag system may not work properly, and the airbags
Also affects: Kia Forte, Kia Sedona, Kia Soul, Kia Soul Ev
Kia Forte Koup — Structure
High risk
Aug 10, 2021
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
Issue: On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. T
Also affects: Kia Forte, Kia Rio
Kia Forte Koup — Engine
High risk
Dec 4, 2020
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L NU GDI or 2.4 L Theta II MPI engine, an engine compartment fire could occur while driving. Kia is conducting this recall as a preventative
Also affects: Kia Forte, Kia Optima, Kia Sorento, Kia Soul, Kia Sportage
Kia Forte Koup — Airbag
High risk
Jun 8, 2018
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain gasoline and hybrid engine vehicles, the circuits within the airbag control unit may become damaged. This could cause the airbags and seat belt pretensioners to not depl
Also affects: Kia Sedona, Kia Forte, Kia Optima
Kia Forte Koup — Brakes
High risk
Dec 13, 2017
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the brake pedal stopper pad material could deteriorate over time and allow the stop lamp switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. Th
Also affects: Kia Forte