Worst 2014 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Steering Defects
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Kia Forte.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 207 | 3 | 22 | 95,277 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 62 | 4 | — | 58,679 mi | |
| Airbags | 61 | 21 | — | 81,987 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 56 | 3 | 10 | 70,873 mi | |
| Brakes | 26 | 4 | — | 66,744 mi | |
| Fuel System | 24 | 1 | 3 | 81,073 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 18 | 1 | — | 64,781 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | 2 | 1 | 93,936 mi | |
| Body Structure | 17 | 2 | 2 | 22,666 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | 4 | — | 58,202 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 2 | — | 110,950 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 11 | — | — | 32,058 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | — | — | 14,880 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | 1 | 1 | 32,818 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | 1 | — | 48,932 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 86,342 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Kia Forte
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~516,002 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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2014 Kia Forte — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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