Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Kia Forte
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Kia Forte has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 444 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V750000 Engine Damage May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V773000 Brake Pedal Stopper may Deteriorate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V015000 Cooling Fan Resistor May Melt NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 216 complaints
- Steering 64 complaints
- Air Bags 63 complaints
- Electrical System 57 complaints
- Unknown or Other 51 complaints
- Service Brakes 26 complaints
Of the 444 complaints on file, 32 report a crash and 36 a fire; across all 444 complaints, owners report 29 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Kia Forte has significant issues with engine reliability, evident from 216 complaints and an engine-related recall for potential fire risks. Brake and electrical system issues are also noted. Overall, the recall campaigns and high complaint counts in crucial areas suggest below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$1,200 | occasional |
| Service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and pads
- Tire rotations
- Cooling system checks
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking noises
- Overheating engine
- Brake warning light
- Unresponsive steering
- Illuminated check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Kia Forte at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.