Kia wrote one set of factory figures for the 2017 Forte Koup, and this service and repair manual is keyed to it — matched to this exact year, engine and trim, so the specifications and service sequences you work from are the ones published for this coupe rather than a near match borrowed from the Forte sedan or a neighboring model year.
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
- 2-door coupe
Trims covered
- EX
- SX
Known issues on the 2017 Forte Koup. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the air bags: Kia is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul and Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles because the Air Bag Control Unit cover may contact a memory chip. Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. No owner complaints have been filed for the year, and Kia has issued 26 technical service bulletins.
Whether you are chasing an air bag warning lamp, working on the turbocharged 1.6L, or keeping to a scheduled service interval, this manual holds you to the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2017 Forte Koup.
