2014 Kia Forte power train problems
17 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
“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
“Bought a used 2014 Kia Forte from Ourisman Kia in Chantilly, VA in November, 2021. Had 116k miles. 2/20/22, traveling on 55 MPH three lane road, the car suddenly lost all power as I was driving in the left lane. Engine light was flashing. I put on hazards and was able to pull off the highway. On…”
filed May 16, 2022
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 | 7 | 12% |
| 2022 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 Forte | 7 | 10% |
| 2020 Forte | 15 | 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.