2014 Kia Forte problems and complaints
Owners have filed 444 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Forte. The most-reported areas: Engine (216), Steering (64), Air Bags (63).
Key takeaways
- 444 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 32 involve a crash, 36 a fire, 29 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 216 | 49% |
| Steering | 64 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 63 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 57 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 51 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 5% |
| Power Train | 18 | 4% |
| Structure | 18 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-05
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that at start-up the check engine and low oil pressure warning light remained illuminated with an abnormal burned oil odor. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informe...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-03
Odometer was tampered with dealership set the mileage at 82,000 the actual mileage is 153,000
Steering - filed 2026-09-24
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 ...
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More for the 2014 Kia Forte
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.