2015 Kia Forte Koup recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2015 Kia Forte Koup. Every recall repair is free at any Kia dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2015 Kia Forte Koup. Check your Forte Koup by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2015 Kia Forte Koup recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Engine · NHTSA 20V750000
- Problem
- Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
2015 Kia Forte Koup complaints and service bulletins
Kia has issued at least 57 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (15)
- Structure (13)
- Equipment (9)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (8)
- Air Bags (7)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (7)
Read Kia Forte Koup owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 Kia Forte Koup
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Engine Fires
Check your Forte Koup by VIN
Not every 2015 Kia Forte Koup is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Kia dealer.