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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNAFX4A68E5••••••2014 Kia FORTE
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Kia FORTE build (9 vs 6).
9on this build
416on the model
75builds in total
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
3injuries
Most reportedEngine 3Electrical System 2Service Brakes 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireJul 2018
I was taking my boyfriend to work when I noticed a smell when he got out of the car the smell got worst I went to go get my boyfriend and when we got back to the car it was smoking. I hurried and grabbed the kids out if the car next thing we know the front if the car under the…
EnginefireJul 2018
The contact owned a 2014 kia forte. While driving 15 mph, the contact detected an abnormal odor. Also, while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, smoke was seen coming from under the hood and flames appeared from the front of the vehicle. A police report was filed.…
SteeringcrashJan 2016
Airbag light for passenger comes on and off with or without a passenger sitting in the seat. Airbag light for the driver is on now, as well and will not turn off. The steering wheel knocks when the car is making a left or right turn and the horn has now stopped working because…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2019
The car will stall while driving down the road. Suddenly. It hesitated and the check engine light keeps coming in despite going to several mechanics. What is wrong?!!!
Service BrakesMay 2019
Takata recall
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNAFX4A68E5094619 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.