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Year · Make · Model

2014 KIA Forte

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

3
Open recalls
434
NHTSA complaints
1
Defect investigations
168
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Consumer complaints

434 filed
32
Crashes
35
Fires
29
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Engine
    210
  • Steering
    62
  • AIR Bags
    61
  • Electrical System
    56
  • Unknown OR Other
    49
  • Service Brakes
    26
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    24
  • Exterior Lighting
    18

Recalls

3 campaigns
20V750000·ENGINE2020-12-02

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.

RiskAn engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

FixKia 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.

17V773000·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES2017-12-01

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.

RiskIf 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.

FixKia 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.

15V015000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2015-01-16

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.

RiskIf the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

FixKia 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.

NHTSA investigations

1 action
EA21003·ENGINE2021-12-22 → 2024-02-05

Engine Fires

Led to recall23V877

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