Engine
NHTSA campaign 20V750000 · 2020 · reported 12/02/2020
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2014 Kia Forte Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
437Complaints
3Recalls
32Crashes
35Fires
29Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (48.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 213 · 48.7% | Recalled | Recall 20V750000 |
| Steering | 62 · 14.2% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 61 · 14% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 56 · 12.8% | Recalled | Recall 15V015000 |
| Service Brakes | 26 · 5.9% | Recalled | Recall 17V773000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 · 5.5% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 437 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 3 campaigns
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
NHTSA campaign 17V773000 · 2017 · reported 12/01/2017
If 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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 15V015000 · 2015 · reported 01/16/2015
If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“I ALREADY KNOW ABOUT KIA AND THEIR LOUD ENGINES DUE TO BEING AN GDI ENGINE. BUT THIS WAS NOT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THIS…”NHTSA complaint 11154200 — filed 11/27/2018 · ENGINE
“MILEAGE 109000. DRIVING ALONG A HEARD KNOCKING IN ENGINE. PULLED TO SIDE AND WAITED FOR IT TO COOL DOWN AND CHECKED FLUIDS. EVERYTHING WAS GOOD…”NHTSA complaint 11141568 — filed 10/20/2018 · ENGINE
“TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN HEARD A BANG IN THE MOTOR PULLED OVER AND HEARD KNOCKING IN MOTOR. TURNED MOTOR OFF AND…”NHTSA complaint 11141374 — filed 10/19/2018 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia Forte?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 213 of 437 NHTSA complaints (48.7%), followed by steering (62), air bags (61), electrical system (56). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2014 Kia Forte have?
437 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 32 involved a crash, 35 involved a fire, and 29 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2014 Kia Forte have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V750000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2014 Kia Forte's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
