2016 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord | 2016 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 593 | 132 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 173 | 122 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–30 | 28–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 38,000 mi | 47,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 190 | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 127 | 9 |
| Engine | 44 | 64 |
| Power Train | 29 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 14 |
| Steering | 30 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 31 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 15 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 12 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
2016 Honda Accord
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.