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KNAFX4A8XE5••••••2014 Kia FORTE
This build draws 4.3× more complaints than the average 2014 Kia FORTE build (24 vs 6).
24on this build
418on the model
75builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 11Steering 5Air Bags 3Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJul 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that her vehicle hydroplaned while driving at 65 MPH, which caused her to lose control of vehicle. The contact hit the right guardrail three times on the passenger side of her vehicle. The air bags did not deploy after…
EnginefireJan 2021
The contact owns a 2014 kia forte. The contact stated while her fianc was driving 35 mph, when he heard an abnormal noise and started to notice a "burning" smell inside the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to park at a near…
Power TrainAug 2025
Slow to shift and accelerate
Electrical SystemFeb 2024
Driving to school and the engine started acting weird and took to Good Year mechanic and I received the attached invoice. Kindly refer to the invoice
SteeringJul 2023
I took my 2014 Kia Forte Ex for a warranty job for Fex steering coupler. The service advisor(Nick Lum)at DCH of Temecula said it only cover 5 years, 60,000 miles. I understand Kia extending the warranty to 10 years, unlimited Miles. The Service advisor told me they won't fix it…
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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 KNAFX4A8XE5232131 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.