2015 KIA FORTE KOUP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
4
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP
The 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia Motors America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP, potentially affecting up to 294,756 vehicles.
Recall 20V750000 — ENGINE
| 294,756 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP.
Safety Rating for the 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP
Kia Motors America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB_ELE218 — AIR BAGS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT FOR AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON â DTC B1346/B1481 - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the driverâÂÂs airbag clock spring assembly on some 2012-2013MY Rio (UB) and 2014-2015MY Forte/Koup (YD) associated with the Warranty Extension Program (WTY017). If the Airbag Warning Light...
WTY017_REIMB_YD — AIR BAGS
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM: This document is the Request for Reimbursement form for the 2014-2015 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicle owners to use in the event they incurred expenses related to this Extended Warranty Program prior to the launch of the Warranty Extension.
TSB_ENG219 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE - This bulletin provides information on setting the "Service Interval Reminder" feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be informed to have the next maintenance service performed, which can positively affect vehicle longevity and performance.
PS449 — EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP - FRAMELESS WINDOW SHORT DROP FEATURE INOPERATIVE - Some Forte Koup (YD) vehicles, produced before October 1, 2014, may experience difficulty when opening/closing the doors in freezing temperatures, due to the operation of the short drop feature as a result of frost/ice build-up between the window glass and outside...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA FORTE KOUP
- 2010 KIA FORTE KOUP — 17 complaints
- 2011 KIA FORTE KOUP — 9 complaints
- 2012 KIA FORTE KOUP — 17 complaints
- 2013 KIA FORTE KOUP — 22 complaints
- 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP — 3 complaints
- 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP (current)
- 2016 KIA FORTE KOUP — 2 complaints
- 2017 KIA FORTE KOUP — 0 complaints
Other KIA Models
- KIA SORENTO — 13,451 total complaints
- KIA OPTIMA — 10,045 total complaints
- KIA SOUL — 7,147 total complaints
- KIA SPORTAGE — 6,540 total complaints
- KIA FORTE — 3,450 total complaints
- KIA SEDONA — 3,334 total complaints
- KIA SEPHIA — 3,080 total complaints
- KIA TELLURIDE — 2,109 total complaints