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2016 Kia Forte
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | 303 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 | 315 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 | 294 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
205 complaints filed by owners for this model year (20 involving a crash, 13 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Kia Forte?
EPA figures for the 2016 Kia Forte reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Kia Forte?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Kia Forte. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 Kia Forte?
Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Kia Forte, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.