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2017 Kia Forte Koup 1.6T DCT

All Kia Forte Koup YK trims (2014–2017) → All Kia Forte Koup generations →
2017 Kia Forte Koup – front
Photo: 2015 Kia Forte Koup SX front (21013695525) by Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (YK, 2014–2017); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2015 Kia Forte Koup SX front (21013695525) by Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Kia Forte Koup 2016 by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: '16 Kia Forte Koup (MIAS '16) by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Samsebeskazal-02526 (8601867346) by Dennis Fraevich from New York, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2015 Kia Forte Koup SX rear (20826858579) by Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2017 Kia Forte Koup 1.6T DCT is a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 27 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type1.6L I4 turbo
Displacement1.6 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2017 Kia Forte Koup 2 DR FWD).

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Kia FORTE KOUP. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jan 25, 2022 · AIR BAGS

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.

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

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 22V031000

305 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Kia FORTE

Owner Complaints

305 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Kia FORTE (23 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 14 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine145
Unknown Or Other49
Electrical System47
Exterior Lighting44
Fuel/Propulsion System29
Air Bags18
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 5, 2026 · Electrical System Fire
“I was driving this car and received a check engine light and lulled over to find an electrical fire had occurred under the hood. I was able to use a fire extinguisher to put out this fire. The car was…”
Oct 3, 2026 · Exterior Lighting
“I own a 2017 Kia Forte that has a recurring problem with water intrusion in the rear tail light assemblies. This issue was previously repaired around 2018 under Kia’s service action related to…”
Sep 30, 2026 · Structure
“2017 Kia Forte (Recall SC216 Trunk latch - this 2017 VIN needs to be included”
Sep 21, 2026 · Engine
“There was a rod failure in the engine. The vehicle is currently at the repair facility. This rod failure caused the vehicle to die while traveling down the road, so it was a safety risk. The rod…”
Aug 20, 2026 · Engine And Engine Cooling
“See attached document for complaint.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 KIA FORTE KOUP. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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