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2016 Kia Forte Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 136 total for the year
Median mileage
15,432miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Kia Forte, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,432 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 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.

“I was involved in a fairly serious front end collision and the airbags did not deploy. The impact was at the right front frame rail and corner. The impact was enough to push a full sized chevrolet pick up sideways approx. 6 feet. I was traveling at approx 35-40 MPH in a straight line when the truck pulled out straight across the road in front of me causing me to collide with it broadside at the trucks left front wheel area.”

NHTSA complaint #11046922, filed 2017-11, 60,000 miles

“The Kia Forte caught fire as my husband was driving down the interstate (the car was in motion). We had only had the car for just over a year. I am unsure what caused the fire however, the insurance reviewer advise that the fire started in the engine. My husband barley made it out of the car before the inside was completely engulfed in flames. The car was a complete loss it was hardly recognizable once the fire department was able to get the fire out.”

NHTSA complaint #11141847, filed 2018-10, 28,000 miles

“Takata recall, door cover to the gas cap snapped off, cover broke at the hinge (inside the compartment) , now, in order to release it you must use the release lever, plus partial prying of the cover itself. Car was stationary, at the fuel pump”

NHTSA complaint #11079434, filed 2018-03, 824 miles

“Too much accleration on the open highway. The screws in my visors keep coming out. I was only given a donut tire upon purchase. The paint on the car is so cheap I'm seeing scratches all thru the paint on my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11081890, filed 2018-03

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202414%
202346%
202134%
202011%
201943%
201875%
2017103%
201654%
201542%
2014184%
201321%
201293%
201185%
201052%

Other parts of the 2016 Kia Forte

Engine
66 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsSteering
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology