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2014 Kia Forte
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 29 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2014 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 | 318 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 | 322 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 | 314 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 | 305 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
651 complaints filed by owners for this model year (60 involving a crash, 53 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2014 Kia Forte?
EPA figures for the 2014 Kia Forte reach 29 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2014 Kia Forte?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2014 Kia Forte. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2014 Kia Forte?
Owners have filed 651 complaints with NHTSA for the 2014 Kia Forte, most often about: Engine, Steering, Air Bags. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2014 Kia Forte?
NHTSA gave the 2014 Kia Forte (2014 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.