The worst 2017 Kia Forte Koup problems
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Recalls 1
Air bags
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 22V031000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Kia Forte Koup 27
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Voluntary service campaign: owner renotification (SC238
- Owner renotification (PI2106 flight 501)
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (CS2312)
- Customer satisfaction: theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and decal installation (CS2312)
- Owner notification (CS2312)
- Voluntary service campaign: salt-state: owner renotification (SC238)
- Voluntary service campaign: brake tube/line reinspection/replacement & anti-corrosion material...
- Voluntary service campaign: owner (re)notification (SC238A)
- Voluntary service campaign: owner renotification (SC238)
- Voluntary service campaign: brake tube/line inspection/replacement & anti-corrosion material application...
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Questions about the 2017 Kia Forte Koup
Is the 2017 Kia Forte Koup reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Kia Forte Koup.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Kia Forte Koup?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Forte Koup have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
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