2014 Kia Forte Koup Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2014 Kia Forte Koup, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2014 Kia Forte Koup
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In…
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved…
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2014 Kia Forte Koup have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have the forte koup sx tgdi trim. I was driving on freeway at 75-80 MPH. I noticed i was not able to gain enough speed to pass slower traffic. Also noticed that once speed slowed to 65-70 MPH the wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 6, 2018 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2014 Kia Forte (Forte 5, Forte Eco, Forte Koup). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–29 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 21–26 / 28–36 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/1.8/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Kia Forte Koup model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Forte Koup model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Kia Forte Koup | 2 | 11 |
| 2011 Kia Forte Koup | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 Kia Forte Koup | 4 | 14 |
| 2013 Kia Forte Koup | 4 | 16 |
| 2014 Kia Forte Koup | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Kia Forte Koup | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Kia Forte Koup | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Kia Forte Koup | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2014 Kia Forte Koup
How do I know if my 2014 Kia Forte Koup has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2014 Kia Forte Koup; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V773000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.