Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2014 Kia Forte Koup has 151 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
151
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V750000
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 Spo...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Camp... |
| Dec 25, 2025 | ENGINE | uNKNOWN THERE IS A KNOCK IN THE MOTOR. |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine developed a “ticking” sound, oil consumption has increased and vehicle will periodically stal... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, th... |
| May 23, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Apr 27, 2025 | ENGINE | I brought my vehicle into the Kia dealership (Jim Ellis Kia of Kennesaw) due to check engine light a... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine is failing. I took my Kia Forte into the dealership in March of 2025 for a blinking engin... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | ENGINE | The car has a knock sensor that causes it to go into limp mode. I was told by the service manager to... |
| Feb 13, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine has known defects, however is not on the engine replacement campaign. Failed at 114k mile... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | ENGINE | Started working with Kia care center about October 2024. My engine oil was burning internal and I wa... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | ENGINE | I want to report KIA of Lynchburg at 3400 Old Forest Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501 because they do not wan... |
| Jul 26, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and atte... |
| Jul 24, 2024 | ENGINE | As mentioned in the dealership report, Kia denied my request to repair a recall on the motor. My car... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V70... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicl... |
| Apr 11, 2024 | ENGINE | My vehicle started making a ticking noise and then after driving on the interstate it entered limp m... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | ENGINE | I has replaced 2 coil packs then the engine started clicking |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, sh... |
| Dec 16, 2023 | ENGINE | Engine clicking noticed . Then light came on. Mechanic fixed. Engine light came on coil needed to be... |
| Dec 16, 2023 | ENGINE | I was driving 65 mph and all of sudden the speed got lowered to 45 mph even I was pushing accelerato... |