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2014 Kia Forte Koup Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2014 Kia Forte Koup has 62 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2014 Kia Forte Koup

Engine
151
Steering
62
Airbags
52
Electrical
44
Other
36
Powertrain
16
Lights
13
Structure
12
Brakes
11
Tires
9
Seat Belts
8
Speed Control
7
Suspension
3
Wheels
3
Visibility
3

62

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 23, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSteering column is broken and keeps falling. Hard to replace entire steering column. While driving t...
Sep 1, 2025STEERINGSteering column, steering coupler piece
May 27, 2025STEERINGThe steering coupler clunks when I turn my steering wheel
Mar 20, 2025STEERINGMDPS Flexible Steering Coupler Fails on all these cars but only Optima’s got covered even though the...
Feb 28, 2025STEERING,ENGINEBurning a unnecessary amount of oil. The oil pump failed
Feb 5, 2025STEERINGSteering started acting funny, I called Kia 800 333 4542 about their Technical service bulletin and ...
Jan 25, 2025STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCESterling wheel begins to shake at high speed and a lower speed causing the whole steering wheel to s...
Dec 1, 2024STEERINGPopping noise from steering and play in steering wheel. Was informed by a local mechanic that is wa...
Nov 1, 2024STEERINGI was driving the Forte and my steering wheel started to feel loose. It would click when I turned it...
Aug 21, 2024STEERINGThe contact's mother owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving and turning the st...
May 1, 2024STEERINGThe contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ste...
Feb 2, 2024STEERINGWhile turning the steering wheel will pop or click loudly. The issue is hard to control completely ...
Jan 30, 2024STEERINGSteering wheel is clicking or catching when initiating a turn. Problem is with the steering coupler...
Dec 18, 2023STEERINGClunking sound in steering column. Steering Coupler in Steering motor defect Has failed in my steeri...
Jul 1, 2023STEERINGI took my 2014 Kia Forte Ex for a warranty job for Fex steering coupler. The service advisor(Nick L...
Jun 8, 2023STEERING,SUSPENSIONSteering wheels coupler problem
Mar 23, 2023STEERINGSteering wheel started feeling loose then progressed to jerking back and forth. Jerks from side to s...
Mar 11, 2023STEERINGMy car was in for a recall repair on another item and the repair of the steering coupler part was no...
Mar 1, 2023STEERINGSteering Coupler in Steering motor defect. Known issue in many models and see a recall on some vehic...
Feb 2, 2023STEERINGClunk and clicking in steering. There is extra play in steering. All research points to a steering ...

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