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2014 Kia Forte recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 445
Latest campaign: Dec 2, 2020

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine	1	Dec 2, 2020	20V750000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Dec 1, 2017	17V773000
Electrical system	1	Jan 16, 2015	15V015000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 2, 2020Latest campaign


Dec 2, 202020V750000	Engine An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V750000 What's wrong 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. Risk An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Kia 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. Filed under Forte, Forte Koup Campaign NHTSA 20V750000 · Dec 2, 2020
Dec 1, 201717V773000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V773000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. 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. Remedy Kia 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. Filed under Forte, Forte Koup Campaign NHTSA 17V773000 · Dec 1, 2017
Jan 16, 201515V015000	Electrical system If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V015000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Remedy Kia 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. Filed under Forte Campaign NHTSA 15V015000 · Jan 16, 2015

Dec 2, 202020V750000

Engine

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V750000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Kia 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.
Filed under: Forte, Forte Koup
Campaign: NHTSA 20V750000 · Dec 2, 2020

Dec 1, 201717V773000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V773000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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. 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.
Remedy: Kia 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.
Filed under: Forte, Forte Koup
Campaign: NHTSA 17V773000 · Dec 1, 2017

Jan 16, 201515V015000

Electrical system

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 15V015000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Kia 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.
Filed under: Forte
Campaign: NHTSA 15V015000 · Jan 16, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: Forte, Forte Koup. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component445

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

445Complaints filed

32Involving a crash

36Involving a fire

29Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	217	49	3	23	2
Steering	64	14	4	0	3
Air bags	63	14	21	0	18
Electrical system	58	13	3	10	1
Unknown or other	51	11	7	8	3
Service brakes	28	6	5	0	7
Fuel/propulsion system	25	6	1	3	3
Exterior lighting	22	5	1	1	0
Power train	18	4	2	1	1
Structure	18	4	2	2	1
Vehicle speed control	14	3	2	0	6
Seat belts	14	3	4	0	3
Tires	12	3	0	0	0
Wheels	11	2	0	0	0
Seats	8	2	1	1	1

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Forte, Forte Koup.

Latest reports

Engine
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11768964
Unknown or other
“Odometer was tampered with dealership set the mileage at 82,000 the actual mileage is 153,000”
Filed 10/03/2026 · ODI 11768678
Steering
“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to operate.”
Filed 09/24/2026 · ODI 11766772

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2014 Kia Forte recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Kia Forte have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia Forte. The most recent, 20V750000 (reported December 2, 2020), concerns engine. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Kia Forte?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 217 complaints out of 445 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 32 crashs and 36 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Kia Forte?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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