Worst 2014 Kia Forte Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
STEERING
AIR BAGS
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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 | 207 | 3 | 22 | 95,277 mi | |
| STEERING | 62 | 4 | — | 58,679 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 61 | 21 | — | 81,987 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 56 | 3 | 10 | 70,873 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 49 | 7 | 7 | 78,465 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 26 | 4 | — | 66,744 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 24 | 1 | 3 | 81,073 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 18 | 1 | — | 64,781 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 | 2 | 1 | 93,936 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 17 | 2 | 2 | 22,666 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 13 | 4 | — | 58,202 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | 2 | — | 110,950 mi | |
| WHEELS | 11 | — | — | 32,058 mi | |
| TIRES | 10 | — | — | 14,880 mi | |
| SEATS | 8 | 1 | 1 | 32,818 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | 1 | — | 48,932 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 86,342 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 67,697 mi | |
| FIRERELATED | 3 | — | 3 | 148,390 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 249,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 88,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 123,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | 13,800 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 120,506 mi | |
| 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.
Other Kia Forte Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Forte reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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