2016 Kia Forte
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 9.3 | 6.3 | 7.9 L/100 km |
| FWD | 9.7 | 6.7 | 8.3 L/100 km |
| FWD | 8.9 | 6.1 | 7.6 L/100 km |
| 5 | 11.1 | 8.0 | 9.7 L/100 km |
| 5 | 11.1 | 8.2 | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 5 | 9.5 | 7.2 | 8.5 L/100 km |
| Koup | 10.6 | 7.8 | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Koup | 10.8 | 8.1 | 9.6 L/100 km |
| Koup | 9.7 | 7.1 | 8.6 L/100 km |
| Koup | 10.0 | 7.4 | 8.8 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2024163 ·
On certain vehicles, the inspection completed by a Kia dealer during service campaign SC044 (Transport Canada recall number 2022-222) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second inspection is required. Over time, the brake lines under the vehicle could corrode. If th...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2022222 ·
Over time, the brake lines under the vehicle could corrode. If this happens, a brake line could fail and leak. A brake fluid leak can result in reduced braking.
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Structure
Transport Canada 2021504 ·
On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This could prevent a person that is trapped inside the trunk from opening it.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2021039 ·
Kia Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart. Note: This only affects vehicles eq...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 1 U.S. recall
U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.
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Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch
NHTSA (U.S.) 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 Fed...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- Sedan, Hatchback, Coupe
- Engines
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder, 2.0 L 4-cylinder, 1.6 L 4-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmissions
- Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S6)
- Drivetrains
- FWD