2014 Kia Forte vs 2015 Kia Forte
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Kia Forte | 2015 Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 440 | 259 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 171 | 146 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 36 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–29 | 29–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 75,005 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Forte | Kia Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 214 | 157 |
| Air Bags | 62 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 56 | 29 |
| Steering | 63 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 13 |
| Power Train | 18 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 42 | 29 |
| Stalling | 33 | 37 |
| Clunking / rattling | 32 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 28 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 16 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
2014 Kia Forte
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.