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2011 Kia Forte Koup Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
78,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Kia Forte Koup (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2011 Kia Forte Koup. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and air bags (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 78,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 39 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “I took the car in to have a coolant line recall installed. The service manager and later a mechanic remarked that the engine had a serious knock and both mentioned that the engine either needed to be rebuilt or replaced. It only has 81k miles. Subsequently, when I asked about possible trade in value I was informed they would only give me $500. Now I see there are recalls in motion from both hyundai and Kia for this exact problem which could eventually cause the vehicle to stall during operation. …”

NHTSA complaint #10972326, filed 2017-04, 81,000 miles

Air bags: “Hello, long story short, Kia has faulty airbags I have a very pregnant wife. They have yet to die right by the customer and off safe vehicles to replace these until a fix is found. I went to Kia in turnersville nj to have a hub assembly replaced. At this time I requested the technician to run the VIN for an airbag recall I saw online, this was in june. He came back saying he checked and it is all clear and I asked him to check again mainly because she is 8 months pregnant. Once again told it was clear. …”

NHTSA complaint #11119780, filed 2018-08, 94,000 miles

Electronic stability control: “One morning I started the car and the check engine light came on. The car also made a knocking/ticking sound that was not usual and the engine had an abnormal sound to it when stationed and in motion. It progressively got worse, especially as it was driven to the dealer right after the light came on. We brought it into the dealer we bought it from and found out that the light was for a code about the intake manifold (butterfly) valves not opening/closing properly. It later ended up being complete internal engine failure due to the connecting rod bearing failing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11183518, filed 2019-03, 82,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 82,000 miles.

25%0–1013%10–250%25–500%50–7550%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 78,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2017520182019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Kia Forte Koup version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Forte Koup FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic253428$2,400
Forte Koup FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual243227$2,500
Forte Koup FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed automatic233026$2,600
Forte Koup FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed manual223126$2,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Kia Forte Koup → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 39 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 39 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Forte Koup

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20131680,0004—27—Stable
20121484,0004—27—Not enough data
2011878,0002—27—Not enough data
201011125,0002———Not enough data

All Kia Forte Koup model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Kia Forte Koup have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2011 Kia Forte Koup as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Kia Forte Koup is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.

Has the 2011 Kia Forte Koup been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Kia Forte Koup get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Kia Forte Koup (Forte Koup, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Kia Forte Koup reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 78,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 82,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.