2011 KIA Forte Koup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Forte Koup years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 KIA Forte Koup. That ranks 4th out of 8 Forte Koup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 82,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 KIA Forte Koup problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 38% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 25% | 37,650 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 13% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 15 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 KIA Forte Koup recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying.
Risk: If the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Kia will notify owners. For model year 2011 Sedona vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to verify the ACU part number and, if necessary, install an extension wire harness kit between the ACU Connector and the Vehicle Harness Connector. For all other affected vehicles, Kia will instruct dealers to install the extension wire harness kit. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC165.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
- Air bags may be disabled during crash (PE18003) — opened Mar 16, 2018, closed Aug 30, 2019, led to recall 18E043000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My car accelerates on its own. Fully stopped, my car is on 1000rpms, i will be driving at a constant speed and my rpm shoots all the way up.
One morning i started the car and the "check engine" light came on. The car also made a knocking/ticking sound that was not usual and the engine had an abnormal sound to it when stationed and in motion. It progressively got worse, especially as it was driven to the dealer right after the light came…
Hello, long story short, kia has faulty airbags i have a very pregnant wife. They have yet to die right by the customer and off safe vehicles to replace these until a fix is found. I went to kia in turnersville nj to have a hub assembly replaced. At this time i requested the technician to run the…
My car broke down in december 2015, when i took it to the kia service department and they fix it. I paid over 1000 usd. 2 months later there was a safety recall for the same reason my car broke down couple monts before that recall. Until this day i have tried to get my money back and they dont want…
Check engine light on 20000 miles code# p200a intake manifold sensor
Other KIA Forte Koup years
← 2010 Forte Koup · 2012 Forte Koup →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Forte Koup | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Forte Koup | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Forte Koup | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Forte Koup | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Forte Koup | 16 | 4 |
| 2012 Forte Koup | 14 | 4 |
| 2011 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010 Forte Koup | 11 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 KIA Forte Koup?
Owners most often report engine, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 KIA Forte Koup?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 KIA Forte Koup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Forte Koup model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.