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2014 Kia Forte: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 443 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

3recalls
443complaints
32crashes reported
36fires reported
29injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine216 · 49%
  • Steering61 · 14%
  • Electrical System52 · 12%
  • Air Bags52 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other50 · 11%
  • Service Brakes26 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System25 · 6%
  • Exterior Lighting21 · 5%
  • Structure18 · 4%
  • Power Train17 · 4%

What owners report

Steering

The contact owns a 2014 kia forte. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to operate. the contact stated that the steering wheel would knock from left to right and would unexpectedly seize. due to the failure, the steering became difficult to control. the vehicle was taken to a service center, where the failure was confirmed to be related to the steering system. the conta

Electrical System,Air Bags,Engine

Airbag warning light has came on had a mechanic run codes and it says all air bags unresponsive. now my car is refusing to start. if continue to try it eventually starts. major oil leak and consumption along with knocking. along with my break lights not working occasionally along with my head lights and brights not working at all

Steering

There is a bad flexible steering coupler. caused steering wheel to click and lose responsiveness, shakes going over bumps. the problem was diagnosed and confirmed by the dealer vehicle was inspected by dealer there were no warning signs other than the wheel click and losing responsiveness.

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

The systems affected appear to be engine, powertrain, and vehicle speed control. my 2014 kia forte, vin [xxx] has approximately 118,000 miles. since purchase in november2025 from wondries toyota, the vehicle has had repeated high rpm, poor acceleration, and loss of power when entering freeway on-ramps and driving uphill. it struggles to accelerate while merging into faster traffic, creating a safety risk as vehicles

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2014 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FORTE KOUP, FORTE. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.