2016 Kia Forte Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Kia Forte, 5% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,150 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Most recently I was driving on a rural highway when the engine stopped for no reason...I lost the ability to steer, all electrical dash lights were malfunctioning, I turned the key to an off position and waited...after a minute I was able to start the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10947874, filed 2017-01, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Kia Forte. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shook without warning and would not accelerate beyond 40 MPH. The dealer added a fuel additive to the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,300. ...updated 05/19/17”
NHTSA complaint #10954860, filed 2017-02, 11,300 miles“Car shakes a lot with AC in setting 1 & 2. Kia official has checked and rechecked and stated to be “normal”. Car getting average of 17mpg and 250 miles per tank average. Despite being up to date. Car shakes excessively at idle”
NHTSA complaint #11478339, filed 2022-08Related service bulletins
- 10162048Jun 11, 2019TSB: AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Air Drain Case on some…
- 10152915Jan 18, 2019TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides…
- 10133169Mar 9, 2018PITSTOP - INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION - RESTRICTED FUEL LINE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. Customers may…
- 10089311Jun 8, 2016Service action: hesitation, lack of power and/or check engine light on (sa227) - this bulletin provides the procedure to add a fuel additive to some 2016my forte (yd) vehicles…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 4% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 8 | 6% |
| 2017 | 30 | 10% |
| 2016 | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 | 10 | 4% |
| 2014 | 25 | 6% |
| 2013 | 6 | 3% |
| 2012 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 9 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Kia Forte
66 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Kia Forte
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.
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