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2016 Kia Forte recalls
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Kia Forte. A campaign often covers only certain trims, engines or build dates, so check your exact VIN.
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2016 Kia Forte recall campaigns on file (1)
Live data from NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-11-15 and refreshed daily.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Latch · Aug 9, 2021 · campaign 21V622000
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…
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
How to check if your 2016 Kia Forte has an open recall
- Find the 17-character VIN on the dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door-jamb sticker, or your registration or insurance card.
- Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The result shows open recalls the manufacturer has reported for that VIN.
- If a recall is open, call an authorized Kia dealer. Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge.
Our tool decodes the VIN for free (year, make, model). The optional $1 report gathers NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Kia Forte in one place, and there is no charge if we can't find your car's details. It is compiled from free public government data and is not an accident, title or ownership history report.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Kia Forte have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Kia Forte (live data as of 2026-11-15). Not every campaign applies to every vehicle, because many cover only certain trims, engines or build dates.
Does my 2016 Kia Forte have an open recall?
The list on this page shows campaigns for the model and year, not for your exact car. To see whether your VIN has an open (unrepaired) recall, enter it at NHTSA's free lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Do Kia recall repairs cost money?
Safety recall repairs are generally done free of charge by an authorized dealer.
Will I be charged if you can't find my vehicle?
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