Kia ยท 2014

2014 Kia Forte Koup

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2014 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD.

4/5
Overall
3/5
Frontal crash
4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 22 29 25 353
1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 22 29 24 360
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 6-spd Regular 24 33 28 318
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 24 32 27 327

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 17V773000

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

Campaign 20V750000

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)

3 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 1 Engine 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1
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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.