KnownCarProblems2014 Kia Forte Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 444 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Forte, most often about the engine (50% of complaints, typically around 93,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Forte model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2014 Kia Forte problems
Engine
220 complaints · 50%Half of these problems showed up before 93,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. While driving, a ticking noise was heard from the engine, and the vehicle hesitated and almost stalled twice. The vehicle was taken to alm Kia south (4310 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291, ([phone]) for an oil change. The contact was informed that a new engine was needed because…
I had report the issue to Kia of tupelo, ms. My card has had two recent issues. The first one being that upon acceleration, white smoke has been noted twice. The car has stalled out twice upon take off on the highway/interstate. This concern me greatly! On my most recent oil change, it was discovered that I have at…
Steering
64 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
Vehicle was in motion when the electrical went out. The ABS, traction control, and steering warning lights came on. The vehicle was difficult to steer to the side of the road. Car had 60k miles. Battery is now on its 3rd replacement. Other prior warning signs were headlights flickering and occasional clicking when…
My vehicles steering coupling pings and sounds like it's come loose or broken. Same issue happened to another Kia in the family a 2012 Kia soul my brother in law owns. That Kia had a recall for the steering coupling, the 2014 Kia Forte does'nt have this for a recall yet by Kia. I contacted Kia complaint #13202206 for…
Air bags
63 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: side/window, air bag/restraint control module.
Driver side airbag light came on about a month ago at sam's club in fountain valley, ca. I went to 3 Kia dealerships and was told I had to pay $150 just to test it. I didnt have the money, but now the light just stays lit. All of these dealerships are here in southern california. I had my brakes repaired on february…
My airbag light came on and then the steering wheel controls all are not doing what they are intended to do. I did a google search and it is saying the clock spring. It also states that they are made to last a life time of the vehicle. I took it to towbin Kia in henderson nv. They confirmed it is bad and not covered…
Electrical
57 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power while being driven low speeds. Various warning indicators were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was still operable after a manual restart. Fredy Kia (11711 gulf fwy, houston, tx) was contacted…
Vehicle in motion hit deer. Airbags did not deploy have had electrical problems at the time and continues being a hazard air bags never deployed. Smell of something but info turned out to be blower motor connector the blower motor malfunctions the seatbelts did not restrain
Other or unspecified
51 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
My wife was driving to work on the expressway and suddenly heard a loud "pop" and the sunroof glass shattered for no apparent reason. Thankfully, she had the visor closed underneath it so that the glass did not fall on her. It did do damage to the trunk and other areas in the rear of the car as the glass blew off the…
Wiring to the heat and air conditioning is melted together and ge fan doesn't work all the time. Dont have air conditioning. And the adapters dont work cant charge phone . Also there is a ticking noise come from the front of car u can hear it when idling but gets worse when u step on the gas going down the road.oil…
Brakes
28 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
Takata recall needs to recall the breaks on the 2014 Kia Forte. On novemeber 21st 2016 I totalled my Kia due to failure of manafacurer breaks they didnt stop me and I rear ended a car which hot another that hit another. The speed control on the car is very hard to control I bearly push on fhe gas and it zoomed off t…
The problems with the brakes happen when the car is in motion and on both sides of the vehicle. The rear caliper guide pins were frozen by corrosion, preventing the cylinder to extend and engage the brake pads on the rotor. This resulted in the lose of any rear braking action. When the anti-lock braking would engage…
Fuel system
25 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 86,000 miles.
Engine knocking and they replaced under warranty. Car had 86,000 miles. Drove car to work next day and it caught on fire while driving home on busy highway. Kia corp knows of a problem with fuel pump and lines needing to be replaced once engine is replaced but failed to let their dealerships be aware of this issue.…
My vehicle was sold to me under a warranty. Upon driving the engine lost all power. Would not restart. Engine has been replaced twice by Kia. As well as a replacement oil pan randomly. My long time mechanic said the oil pan wasn't needed to be replaced. 1st replacement engine was defective. In total the car has had 3…
Lights
22 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, brake lights.
Steering: steering makes a loud knocking noise under the dashboard when turning the wheel left or right. Noise happens when vehicle is stationary or moving at any speed. Kia has recalled some 2014-2016 souls with the same problem but they have not recalled the Forte. Lighting: headlights and dashboard lights go out…
Vehicle in motion hit deer. Airbags did not deploy have had electrical problems at the time and continues being a hazard air bags never deployed. Smell of something but info turned out to be blower motor connector the blower motor malfunctions the seatbelts did not restrain
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Kia Forte recalls
Engine
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, kia dealers will update the knock sensor detection system (ksds) software, free of charge. The recall began january 27, 2021. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc200.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 sorento, 2012-2015 forte and forte koup, 2011-2013 optima hybrid, 2014-2015 soul, and 2012 sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin january 30, 2018. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc158.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 forte and forte koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and for vehicles produced from december 5, 2012 to january 27, 2014, dealers will replace the cooling fan resistor and multi-fuse unit. For vehicles produced from january 28, 2014 to april 17, 2014, dealers will replace the multi-fuse unit only. Owners of vehicles with a 1.8l engine will also have the engine control unit software updated. The recall began on february 20, 2015. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc113.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 kia forte vehicles manufactured december 5, 2012, to april 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine fires
Summary
On march 29, 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened two preliminary evaluations (pe19-003 on hyundai and pe19-004 on kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year hyundai and kia vehicles.â during the pe investigations, hyundai and kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types.â the remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement.â additionally, both manufacturers have been installing an engine control software modif
Questions about the 2014 Kia Forte
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia Forte?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (220 complaints, typically around 93,500 miles); steering (64 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); air bags (63 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Kia Forte have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 2, 2020 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Kia Forte?
- It is the most complained-about Forte model year since 2000, with 444 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.