Kia Forte Complaints (2014)

444 consumer complaints on file.

#11575403March 4, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal knocking sound emanating from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11574821March 1, 2024
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11572286February 16, 2024
SEAT BELTS
Seatbelt comes undone I have to hold it or it will unbuckle randomly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11572291February 16, 2024
STEERING
While turning the steering wheel will pop or click loudly. The issue is hard to control completely as the steering column vibrates. I have been told that I need the steering column coupler replaced. Consulted shops and they want $480 to replace a $10 plastic piece. This is a safety issue as you could loose control of steering.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11570007February 5, 2024
ENGINE
I took my car to Kia Healy in Newburgh New York for a recall on knock sensor update and ever since my car is not working had to park it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11568849January 30, 2024
STEERING
Steering wheel is clicking or catching when initiating a turn. Problem is with the steering coupler.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11567030January 22, 2024
ENGINE
I has replaced 2 coil packs then the engine started clicking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563070January 2, 2024
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driving down the highway and check engine light came on and dropped the cars speed down to 30 mph and was stuck on the highway and I called the KIA dealership that I got the car from and they cleared the code on the car and claimed they fixed it just for the car to go back into limp mode and now I’m stuck without a car and the dealership doesn’t want to fix it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563135January 2, 2024
ENGINE
Engine clicking noticed . Then light came on. Mechanic fixed. Engine light came on coil needed to be replaced a week later. Clicking got louder took to dealer said Engine wasn't getting enough oil that there was none on dipstick (took photo as proof it had oil). No other explanations no other solutions other than replacing Engine. Engine seized up un able to upload estimate bc of website issues
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562387December 28, 2023
STEERING
Flex coupler went bad - $500 replacement. The Optima was already recalled for this same part. Please recall the Forte lines so that we can be reimbursed for this obvious Kia issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561593December 22, 2023
ENGINE
I was driving 65 mph and all of sudden the speed got lowered to 45 mph even I was pushing accelerator. Also I heard the engine knocking noise when I pushed accelerator hard. I had to stop and parked nearby church parking lot. I called a mechanic to diagnose, and he said the engine was broken and needed to be replaced with a new engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560599December 18, 2023
STEERING
Clunking sound in steering column. Steering Coupler in Steering motor defect Has failed in my steering column. Dealer refuses to repair under other agreements.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560738December 18, 2023
ENGINE
Car died in reverse. Check engine light came on and turned off. Took to mechanic replaced spark plugs. Then 6 days later had another misfire replaced coils. At that a clicking noise was heard. Brought to kia dealership who said knocking come from engine but did not say what. Upon parking car completely died in drive. Engine failed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554578November 10, 2023
ENGINE, SUSPENSION
There is an unknown smell (kind of smells like Carbon Monoxide) when cranking up my car. There is this knocking noise that I continue to hear as if something is loose under my car, but when inspected, nothing was loose. It happens when I hit a bump or go over a hump in the road. The unknown smell scares me as this could be potentially hazardous to me and drivers around me. The knocking noise is terrifying making me feel as though my car is going to break down on me at any moment because of something that can’t be detected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554414November 9, 2023
ENGINE
Just crunk it up and out the blue started knocking no warning no nothing
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551662October 24, 2023
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
My Kia Forte is from Puerto Rico, and I am currently having engine issues. The codes for the engine issues (and light) are P0014 and P0300. It can be inspected upon request. Kia America refuses to honor or attempt to look up the possible recalls for the engine, which is currently burning oil, and I've been advised that it's a safety hazard. I've been told that the engine is at risk of catching on fire, or exploding. This problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others. I have not had to get my car inspected as I am originally from Texas, living in New York, and can update my registration via online as long as the car is inspected as soon as I return to Texas. I have spoken to Kia Puerto Rico and have been told that it's the job of Kia America to transfer the VIN number over so that it may be looked up in the warranty and recall system. The warning lamps first appeared in August. I'm the third owner of the vehicle, and was not made aware of the Puerto Rican VIN number prior to purchase, but Kia Puerto Rico insists that it IS Kia America's job to fix recall items.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550427October 17, 2023
STEERING
My car was in for a recall repair on another item and the repair of the steering coupler part was noted to be needed. The parts personnel stated they informed me that the steering coupler was in need of repair and that I had declined this service. My vehicle did not have 100,000 miles on it yet. They in fact said nothing to me about this repair needed to be be done. It affect the steering of the vehicle and causes a lot of play in the car’s steering.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547448September 30, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Break line, have to continue to fill break fluid, the smell of something burning when stopping or stopped , passenger right light keeps going out , continues need to be replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11546446September 25, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical problems from the start when purchaed November 2016. Ghost electrical problems, affecting radio, gas guage, lights, and traction, Also tail lights leaked water in.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542393September 3, 2023
AIR BAGS
Airbags failed to deploy after rear end collision.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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