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Model year

2015 Kia Forte Koup

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recalls (1)Complaints (0)Investigations (1)Bulletins (57)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1295k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Kia Forte Koup by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2015 Kia Forte Koup

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Kia Forte Koup
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
20V-750Dec 2, 2020Engine compartment fire can occur while drivingEngine and cooling294,756Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Kia Forte Koup

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    1 NHTSA investigation on file

    • EA21003 Engineering analysis, Engine and cooling
      Engine Fires
      Opened Dec 22, 2021, closed Feb 5, 2024
    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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    Service bulletins

    57 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • SC238_OWNR_501 Jul 18, 2026 · Service Campaign
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238 Flight #501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace brake line(s) in certain 2014-2017 MY Forte a…
    • TSB_CS2312_R1 Feb 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black…
    • CS2311_OWNR_PC201 Dec 19, 2025 · Other
      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION (CS2311) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. Kia has developed a new zinc-reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware u…
    • CS2312_OWNR Dec 17, 2025 · Other
      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (CS2312) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. A software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method has been made available to …
    • TSB_CS2312 Dec 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector on certain 2010-2022MY Kia vehicles …
    • SC238_OWNR_401 Mar 18, 2025 · Service Campaign
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SALT-STATE: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia conducting Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace brake line(s) in certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Fo…
    • SC238A_TSB Aug 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/LINE REINSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL REAPPLICATION (SC238A) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake tube(s)/line(s) for leakag…
    • SC238A_OWNR Aug 14, 2024 · Service Campaign
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER (RE)NOTIFICATION (SC238A) - The document is the owner (re)notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace brake line(s) in certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte…
    • SC238_OWNR_F3 Aug 12, 2024 · Service Campaign
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace brake line(s) in certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Kou…
    • SC238_TSB_R3 Jul 12, 2024 · Service Campaign
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indica…
    • CS2305_TSB_R5 Jun 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi…
    • TSB_TRA046_R4 May 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced.
    • CS2311_TSB_R2 Feb 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2311) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b…
    • CS2305_TSB_R4 Nov 2, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi…
    • CS2305_TSB_R3 Jul 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the marg…
    • SC238_OWNR_RN1 Jun 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION - This document is the renotification to owners advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles manufactured at a Kia plant in Korea from Nov…
    • CS2305_TSB_R2 May 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin…
    • CS2305_TSB_R1 Apr 27, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margi…
    • CS2305_TSB Apr 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU) or Body Control Module (BCM) system …
    • CS2305L_OWNRYD Mar 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are m…
    • TSB_TRA046_R3 Nov 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced,…
    • SC238_TSB_R2 Oct 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/ LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the m…
    • SC238_TSB_R1 Sep 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/ LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the m…
    • SC238_TSB Aug 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/ LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake tube(s)/line(s) for leakage and also apply additional anti…
    • SC238_QA Aug 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC238).
    • SC238_OWNR Aug 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles manufactured at a Kia plant in Korea from November 7,…
    • SC238_DPSM Aug 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles manufact…
    • SC238_DP Aug 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles manufactured at a Kia plant in Korea fro…
    • TSB_CHA084_R8 Oct 5, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin ar…
    • TSB_BOD055_R1 Sep 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides …
    • TSB_ENG222_R3 Sep 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provi…
    • TSB_CHA084_R7 Mar 25, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin ar…
    • TSB_ELE218_R1 Mar 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT FOR AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON - DTC B1346/B1481 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This…
    • TSB_ELE218 Dec 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT FOR AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON â“ DTC B1346/B1481 - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the driverâ™s airbag clock spring assembly on some 2012-2013MY Rio (UB) and 2014-2015MY Fo…
    • PS449 Apr 28, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 …
    • PS443 Apr 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related…
    • TSB_CHA084_R6 Nov 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin a…
    • TSB_CHA084_R5 Nov 4, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin …
    • WTY017_REIMB_YD Oct 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 …
    • WTY017_OWNR_YD Oct 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO FORTE AND FORTE KOUP VEHICLE OWNERS - This document is notice to the owners of the 2014-2015 MY Kia Forte and Forte Koup vehicles of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly to fifteen (15) yea…
    • WTY017_QA Oct 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      WARRANTY EXTENSION: QA - This document is the frequently asked question and answer document for the warranty extension (WTY017) on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly to fifteen (15) years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date the vehi…
    • WTY017_DPSM Oct 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS - This document is notice to the dealer parts and service managers of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly on 2012-2013 MY Rio and 2014-2015 MY Forte and F…
    • WTY017_DP Oct 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - This document is notice to the dealer principals of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly on 2012-2013 MY Rio and 2014-2015 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles to fifteen (1…
    • PS675 Aug 25, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PITSTOP - BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION - This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
    • TSB_ENG219 Jul 27, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      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 t…
    • TSB_ELE148 Jan 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HALOGEN HEAD LAMP LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information regarding the procedure to repair the bulb connector on some 2010MY~ vehicles listed on the table below, which may exhibit a bulb connecto…
    • TSBCHA084_R4 Nov 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steer…
    • TSBENG083_R1 Jan 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: SPECIAL SERVICE INFORMATION & SPECIFICATIONS FOR GDI HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SYSTEM - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to all Kia vehicles equipped with Gasoline Direct Injection …
    • PS539 Mar 2, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
    • PS469 Jan 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PITSTOP: MANUAL EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS TEST FOR HARD TO FIND/SMALL LEAKS - If the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with DTC(s) P0442, P0455, P0456, or P0457 (Evaporative Emissions System-Leak detected) and the evaporative (EVAP) leak self-test…
    • TSB-GEN085R1 Jan 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft…
    • TSB-ELE125 Jan 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LED LAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp(s) (LED type) on some 2014-2015MY Forte Koup (YD) vehicles, produced from October 14, 2013 to July 1, 2014, which…
    • TSB-GEN085 Nov 4, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter…
    • TSBELE089 Jun 26, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY NEW MODELS (DURING…
    • PS365R1 Mar 27, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      PITSTOP: BLUETOOTH® ISSUES AFTER IPHONE® IOS 8 SOFTWARE UPDATE - THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO POSSIBLE BLUETOOTH CONCERNS WHEN USING AN IPHONE® WITH IOS 8.X (IOS 8, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, 8.1.2, 8.1.3, ETC.) WHILE PAIRED TO A HEAD UNIT.
    • TSBTRA049 May 29, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: 6-SPEED A/T TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET/RELEARN - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET AND RELEARN THE ADAPTIVE VALUES AFTER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT OR REPROGRAMMING/REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM/PCM.
    • TSBELE089 Jun 26, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      TSB: NAVIGATION HEAD UNIT SD CARD REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE SD CARD EXCHANGE/REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE RELATED TO ERROR MESSAGES THAT MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WHEN THE INCORRECT SD CARD IS INSERTED. NOTE: ONLY NEW MODELS (DURING…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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