2016 Kia Forte5 Service and Repair Manual
Kia built the 2016 Forte5 with its own combination of engines and trims, and this factory service and repair manual is matched to that exact year, engine and trim, so every figure and sequence you follow is the one written for your hatchback rather than a near-match pulled from an adjacent year or the closely related sedan.
Engines covered
- 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
- 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- EX
- LX
- SX
Known issues on the 2016 Forte5. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the trunk lid latch. Kia recalled certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles because 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 no technical service bulletins are logged against it. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind the latch and the rest of the car's systems are here.
Whether you are inspecting the trunk latch, servicing the turbocharged 1.6L, or running a scheduled interval on the 2.0L, it keeps you on Kia's own procedure and the correct specification for your 2016 Forte5.
