2016 Ford Fusion vs 2016 Kia Forte
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Fusion | 2016 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,600 | 132 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 153 | 122 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 57 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–41 | 28–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,003 mi | 47,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 439 | 64 |
| Power Train | 309 | 16 |
| Steering | 176 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 145 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 108 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 103 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 83 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 83 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 227 | 12 |
| Overheating | 179 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 120 | 0 |
| Stalling | 108 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 63 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 60 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 30 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 24 | 0 |
2016 Ford Fusion
2016 Kia Forte
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.