2014 Kia Forte engine problems
214 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Kia Forte — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The systems affected appear to be engine, powertrain, and vehicle speed control. My 2014 Kia Forte, VIN [XXX] has approximately 118,000 miles. Since purchase in November2025 from Wondries Toyota, the vehicle has had repeated high RPM, poor acceleration, and loss of power when entering freeway…”
filed Aug 12, 2026
“Engine smoking when started up engine has oil in it scared to move vehicle because I have no idea if it’s going to catch fire or anything”
filed Jul 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An engine compartment fire can occur while drivingCampaign 20V750000 · Dec 2, 2020
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar…
TSB_ENG222_R8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 3, 2025
Engine problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 7 | 29% |
| 2023 Forte | 9 | 15% |
| 2022 Forte | 4 | 15% |
| 2021 Forte | 22 | 33% |
| 2020 Forte | 17 | 23% |
| 2019 Forte | 36 | 24% |
| 2018 Forte | 57 | 42% |
| 2017 Forte | 144 | 48% |
| 2016 Forte | 66 | 49% |
| 2015 Forte | 157 | 61% |
| 2013 Forte | 107 | 55% |
| 2012 Forte | 160 | 55% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Kia Forte
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.