Model year

2017 Kia Forte Koup

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

Recall campaigns covering this model year1411k 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Kia Forte Koup
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
22V-031Jan 25, 2022Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuitAirbags410,619Software update
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 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

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    27 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…
    • PI2106_OWNR_501 Apr 1, 2026 · Other
      PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (PI2106 FLIGHT 501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update on 2017-2018 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with 2…
    • 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…
    • 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 …
    • 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…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.