2014 Model Year

Kia Forte

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
431
Recalls
2
Crashes
32
Severe
89

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V773000 Dec 2017

Other

No consequence data available

15V015000 Jan 2015

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jul 2026

uNKNOWN THERE IS A KNOCK IN THE MOTOR.

Engine
May 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the contac...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 2026

My vehicle was leaking fluid, so I took it in and discovered that my vehicle’s ABS module failed in what was described to me as an “unusual way” at bo...

Engine
Mar 2026

Engine developed a “ticking” sound, oil consumption has increased and vehicle will periodically stall at low speeds when driving especially towards th...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 2026

I have currently been avoiding driving my car because it goes in limp mode when I’m stopped at red lights I smell oil burning sometimes ive seen small...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V750000 (Engine); however, the reca...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The brake pedal was depres...

Steering
Jan 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that there was a ticking sound coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel...

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

Large Buck deer hit car with force, did not loose control, did not slam brakes attempted to pull to side of road. The hood flew up and had to use th...

Air Bags
Dec 2025

The air bad light is on and horn dose not working currently there is a open recall on the clutch spring for the air bag but my vin say no repair

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2014 Kia Forte has 431 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 32 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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