2014 Kia Forte power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Kia Forte — 4% 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
“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…”
filed Oct 24, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area…
TSB_TRA046_R5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 2025
Power Train problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 3 | 13% |
| 2023 Forte | 8 | 13% |
| 2022 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 Forte | 7 | 10% |
| 2020 Forte | 16 | 21% |
| 2019 Forte | 47 | 32% |
| 2018 Forte | 8 | 6% |
| 2017 Forte | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 Forte | 16 | 12% |
| 2015 Forte | 17 | 7% |
| 2013 Forte | 10 | 5% |
| 2012 Forte | 11 | 4% |
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.