2014 Kia Forte safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
32
complaints reporting a crash
36
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★ (3/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2014 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 23 report injuries (29 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2014 Kia Forte vehicles were involved in 56 fatal crashes with 34 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskAn engine compartment fire can occur while driving · Dec 2, 2020
- Crash riskBrake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger… · Dec 1, 2017
- Fire riskIn the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt · Jan 16, 2015