2017 Kia Forte Koup recalls and problems

The 2017 Kia Forte Koup has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Pictured: a 2016 model; the 2017 may differ in details. Photo: 2016 Kia Forte Koup by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2017 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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1 recall

Air Bags

Jan 25, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V031000 · 410,619 vehicles

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.

Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2017 vs. other Kia Forte Koup years

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Questions

Does the 2017 Kia Forte Koup have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 Kia Forte Koup, the latest from Jan 25, 2022 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia Forte Koup?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Kia Forte Koup.