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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KNAFX4A68G5542277 · Checked Nov 10, 2026
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KNAFX4A68G5•••••• 2016 Kia Forte Koup

This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2016 Kia Forte Koup build (4 vs 1).

4on this build
7on the model
5builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Engine 2 Steering 1 Fuel System 1

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Electrical System Oct 2026
The headlights and all exterior lights flicker or turn off entirely while driving, especially when touching the multi-function turn signal stalk to signal a turn. This can and has happened when the headlights are switched on any mode: marker lights, headlights, or auto. I can be…
Engine May 2026
Car runs fine at lower speeds. When traveling over 50 mph for ten minutes or more, then decelerating or stopping in traffic or at a stop light it stalls. It cranks right back up after you put it neutral and turn the key. We’ve almost been rear ended twice since this started. The…
Steering Jan 2017
Most recently I was driving on a rural highway when the engine stopped for no reason...I lost the ability to steer, all electrical dash lights were malfunctioning, I turned the key to an off position and waited...after a minute I was able to start the car
Engine Sep 2022
Driving 8 miles to work my engine started making noise and then car started slowing down. I pulled over on to the side road and seen oil everywhere and my car wouldn’t start again and I had to get it towed

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNAFX4A68G5542277 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.