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2014 Kia Forte

Owners have filed 651 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Forte. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are air bags (10%) and steering (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
651 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 34% of complaints
Recalls
3
Fuel economy
24 to 29 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 651 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Forte. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are air bags (10%) and steering (10%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2014 Kia Forte

Recalls

The 2014 Kia Forte is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 3 recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia Forte

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 9 versions of the 2014 Kia Forte. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 29 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 25 city / 36 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2014 Kia Forte earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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