2014 Kia Forte Review

2014 Kia Forte is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 179.50 in length and 56.90 in height. Made in South Korea, 2014 Kia Forte has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 15,900 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2014 Kia Forte. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 13.20 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 24 of gasoline in the city and 24 on highways.

Make: Kia
Model: Forte
Trims Available: 3
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $15,900 USD
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 13 gallon

Kia Forte 2014 Trims

2014 Kia Forte EX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 36 HWY

2014 Kia Forte LX M6

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

2014 Kia Forte LX A6

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V750000 started on /Date(1606885200000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

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 addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The KSDS software update is not yet available for 2014-2015 Forte and Forte Koup and 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid vehicles. A second letter will be sent to those vehicle owners once the software update is available. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.

Recall 15V015000 started on /Date(1421384400000-0500)/.

Summary: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Forte vehicles manufactured December 5, 2012, to April 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.

Consequence: If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and for vehicles produced from December 5, 2012 to January 27, 2014, dealers will replace the cooling fan resistor and multi-fuse unit. For vehicles produced from January 28, 2014 to April 17, 2014, dealers will replace the multi-fuse unit only. Owners of vehicles with a 1.8L engine will also have the engine control unit software updated. The recall began on February 20, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC113.

Recall 17V773000 started on /Date(1512104400000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature.

Consequence: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

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 for this recall is SC158.

FAQ

2014 Kia Forte is made in South Korea between 2010 to 2022.

The 2014 Kia Forte is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2014 Kia Forte look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2014 Kia Forte’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 24 miles, which is lower then 2013 Kia Forte.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2014 Kia Forte so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2014 Kia Forte is lower than $9,700.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2014 Kia Forte that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Kia All models of 2014

Kia Cadenza

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte 5-Door

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Forte Koup

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Optima

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Optima Hybrid

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Rio5

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sedona

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sorento

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Soul

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Kia Sportage

$15,900 - $19,400
24 City / 36 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

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