2016 Kia Forte electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 22 complaints for the 2016 Kia Forte, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 29,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 29,000 miles, and 90% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
I went hunting and went to go back to my car at the end of the evening. My car was parked on a grass lane by a woods with the key out of the egnition. When I got to the car it was dark so I did not notice anything at first, but when I went to unlock my door and my keyless entry would not work. But my buddy noticed that my lights flashed as if it was working. I used my key to open my driver side door and was hit by a cloud of smoke. My whole door panel was melted along the speaker and half of the door.
When driving my car, my headlights are flickering/cutting off and on. I"ve talked to kia motors several times and have taken my vehicle back to the service dept at the dealership 3 times but the problem is not resolved. I know this is a safety issue and im afraid to drive my car at night. Please help me resolve this issue.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Kia Forte
- Engine 67 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints