439 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 28/100
“I was getting into my car when I noticed that it was full of smoke, I then opened my hood and trunk. My trunk was on fire from a wire that had came down. I was only about to pull it out and put it out. Insurance said it will most likely be deemed a total loss.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Kia Forte owner
“Engine smoking when started up engine has oil in it scared to move vehicle because I have no idea if it’s going to catch fire or anything”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Kia Forte owner
“I received the recall paper in the mail I did everything I was asked to do I. Received a final determination letter stating they was going to fix it and reimburse me for the incidental repairs the vehicle and rental car and they never did anything and now my car is no longer in my possession. They had me pay to tow it to Kia then it got impounded from there and now I don't know where it is”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Kia Forte owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2020 | Engine | 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. |
| 01/12/2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages SAFETY | 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 relea |
| 16/01/2015 | Electrical System SAFETY | 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. |
On the federal record it scores 28/100: 439 owner complaints (36.58 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 214 of 472 categorised reports.
The 2014 Kia Forte scored 28/100 on the federal record.