How many recalls does the 2016 Kia Forte have?

The 2016 Kia Forte has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2016 Kia Forte?

The most recent recall was issued on August 9, 2021 and relates to the latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch system.

Is the 2016 Kia Forte affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2016 Kia Forte.

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2016 Kia Forte

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August 9, 2021

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

At a glance

What can fail

The trunk latch can become damaged, making it impossible to open the trunk from the inside.

What the fix does

Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly at no cost to you.

253,074 vehicles affected

NHTSA Campaign #21V622000 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

Other Kia Forte Years

2014 (6)2015 (1)2017 (3)2018 (4)

Other Kia Models

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Severity Distribution

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