2016 Kia Forte Service and Repair Manual

Every specification and tightening sequence in the 2016 Kia Forte factory service and repair manual is the one Kia published for this exact year, engine and trim — not a close-enough figure carried over from a neighboring model year of the compact sedan.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.8L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• EX
• LX
• SX

Known issues on the 2016 Forte. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the trunk lid latch: the trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk. A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. Owners have filed 194 complaints for the year and Kia has issued 90 technical service bulletins.

Whether you are replacing a trunk latch assembly, chasing down one of the faults behind those 194 complaints, or working through a scheduled service on the 1.8L or 2.0L four, the manual keeps you on Kia's own procedure and the correct specification for your 2016 Forte.