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2015 Kia Forte Koup Recalls & Complaints
The 2015 Kia Forte Koup has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2015 Kia Forte Koup. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Kia dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Kia Forte Koup. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Kia Forte Koup in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-003: Engine Fires
Closed February 5, 2024
Engine Damage May Cause Fire
NHTSA #20V750000 · Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported December 2, 2020 · Kia Motors America
Potentially affected: 294,756 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Kia campaign SC200 · Owners notified January 25, 2021 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Safety consequence
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
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