2016 Kia Forte
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Kia Forte is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 35 on record.
2016 Kia Forte at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2016 Kia Forte recalls 1
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."
Fix: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2016 Kia Forte MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2016 Kia Forte worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2016 Kia Forte costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,463) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,790), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2016 Kia Forte trims & engines on record
2016 Kia Forte vehicles on record
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A6XG5503270
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A63G5614632
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A69G5587081
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A69G5559796
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A64G5536412
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK5A82G5537078
2016 Kia Forte GLS, JSL, TAX (Middle Grade)KNAFX5A82G5528589
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A67G5544102
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A65G5574344
2016 Kia Forte GLS, JSL, TAX (Middle Grade)KNAFX4A64G5508465
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A66G5461454
2016 Kia Forte GLS, JSL, TAX (Middle Grade)KNAFX4A61G5437516
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A66G5493496
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A60G5576552
2016 Kia Forte GLS, JSL, TAX (Middle Grade)KNAFX4A65G5523847
2016 Kia Forte GLS, JSL, TAX (Middle Grade)KNAFX4A63G5439915
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A65G5588048
2016 Kia Forte GLS, JSL, TAX (Middle Grade)KNAFX5A80G5629307
2016 Kia Forte GLS, JSL, TAX (Middle Grade)KNAFX4A65G5577486
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A63G5614761
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A63G5512523
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A64G5514555
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A64G5611478
2016 Kia Forte GL (Middle-Low Grade)KNAFK4A60G5501611
Other Kia Forte model years
2016 Kia Forte — frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Kia Forte have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Kia Forte. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Kia Forte get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2016 Kia Forte at about 29 mpg combined (25 city / 36 highway).
How much is a 2016 Kia Forte worth?
Comparable 2016 Kia Forte listings run roughly $6,988–$13,765, typically around $10,463 (from 28 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.