2014 Kia Forte service brakes problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2014 Kia Forte — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle was leaking fluid, so I took it in and discovered that my vehicle’s ABS module failed in what was described to me as an “unusual way” at both the initial garage where I took it and, later, to the dealership, which was the only place that could do the actual repair. Some research showed…”
filed Jan 3, 2026
“I had a brake system failure of some sort happen today. My life and the lives of many others were put in extreme danger. I was driving at about 40 MPH and was approaching a red light. I pressed down on my brake pedal to begin slowing down, but I got absolutely nothing in response. Out of panic, I…”
filed Dec 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain…Campaign 17V773000 · Dec 1, 2017
Related service bulletins
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238 Flight #501) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace brake…
SC238_OWNR_501 · Service Campaign · issued Jul 18, 2026VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SALT-STATE: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia conducting Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace brake…
SC238_OWNR_401 · Service Campaign · issued Mar 18, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 Forte | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 Forte | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Forte | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Forte | 4 | 3% |
| 2017 Forte | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 Forte | 10 | 8% |
| 2015 Forte | 15 | 6% |
| 2013 Forte | 24 | 12% |
| 2012 Forte | 30 | 10% |
| 2011 Forte | 11 | 7% |
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.