Kia

Forte Koup

Compact Cars · model years 2011 to 2017

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The verdict

Best year: 2016. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 211; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2.

Worst year: 2012. complaints: 301, above this model's typical 211; recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Kia Forte Koup
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2011	4Gas	26.5	156	$2,350	2	160	3 (1 open)	ENGINE 22%, AIR BAGS 16%, POWER TRAIN 9%
complaints: 160, below this model's typical 211 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 34 NHTSA advised parking the 2011 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 16 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	4Gas	26.5	156	$2,350	4	301	4 (1 open)	ENGINE 41%, AIR BAGS 9%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%
complaints: 301, above this model's typical 211 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 16 NHTSA advised parking the 2012 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	4Gas	26.5	156	$2,350	4	211	5 (1 open)	ENGINE 41%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%, SERVICE BRAKES 8%
complaints: 211, in line with this model's typical 211 recalls: 4, about 2x this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 18 NHTSA advised parking the 2013 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	4Gas	26	187	$2,400	2	436	1	ENGINE 33%, AIR BAGS 10%, STEERING 10%
complaints: 436, about 2.1x this model's typical 211 recalls: 2, in line with this model's typical 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 29 Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	4Gas	26	187	$2,400	1	254	1	ENGINE 48%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 254, above this model's typical 211 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 11 Score: 44 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	4Gas	26	173	$2,400	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 211 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 2 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas	27	201	$2,300	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 158 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 2 Score: 90 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2011: 26.5 to 2017: 27

Owner complaints2011: 160 to 2017: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Kia Forte Koup to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.