2014 KIA Forte problems
Owners have filed 644 complaints about the 2014 KIA Forte with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 33.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of air bags at 9.8%.
Complaints644
Crashes60
Fires53
Injuries52
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 33.2% · 214
Air bags 9.8% · 63
Steering 9.6% · 62
Electrical system 8.7% · 56
Unknown or other 7.8% · 50
Service brakes 4.0% · 26
Fuel/propulsion system 3.7% · 24
Exterior lighting 3.4% · 22
Severity
Of those complaints, 60 describe a crash, 53 describe a fire and 52 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the KIA Forte in this data, 2014 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 86 in the last three years against 229 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 77,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My 2014 KIA Forte suddenly started making a knocking sound and shut off while driving down the interstate. After towing vehicle to the shop I was told that the engine needs to be replaced. The mechanic told me he does not understand why as there was not anything that could have caused this. Are fluids were good and clean. Upon reviewing KIA had problems with this engine in other vehicles which led to recalls. Engine · reported at 129,436 miles
Engine clicking noticed . Then light came on. Mechanic fixed. Engine light came on coil needed to be replaced a week later. Clicking got louder took to dealer said Engine wasn't getting enough oil that there was none on dipstick (took photo as proof it had oil). No other explanations no other solutions other than replacing Engine. Engine seized up un able to upload estimate bc of website issues Engine
Engine has been using oil for last 15 to 20,000 miles approximately 1 quart every thousand miles. Engine started to knock about 120000 miles. Oil changed religiously every 3 to 4000 miles. I I'm a professional mechanic and engine machinist disassembled the engine found contamination in bearings, main bearings and rod bearings. Unusual wear not generally seen in other manufacturers engines. Engine · reported at 143,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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