Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems of the 2014 Kia Motor Forte

My cars check engine light came on and then recently my low oil light indicator has been flashing. We checked the oil and it is fine. Then on April 19 while driving down the road and my car completely stalled out and I had to steer to the side of the road to safety. I looked and all the lights are light up on the dash, I placed the car in park, turned the car off and waited a few minutes, and turned the car back on. I made it home safely. Now the engine is making a funny tapping noise. I had surgery so I was leaving to go to a doctors appointment today, started the car, and was backing out of my parking space and my car stalled out. I repeated the process of putting park, waiting a few minutes and turning it back on, but was too afraid to drive so I missed my appointment and researched 2014 kia Forte. There came up an article about there being a recall on those cars. When reading and investigating further my car is doing exactly what the recall states. Check engine light eliminated, low oil light, car stalling, and engine making noise. They state to call kia with the recall sc200 about this recall because of the risk of fire and death. I call my local kia dealership they tell me it's not under the recall and they tell me they can't look at the car for the recall because it's not included. So I called kia customer service. Explain to the girl what is happening and she tells me that there is nothing they can do and can't check it for the recall because the VIN isn't included. I now have a car I am afraid to drive due to the risk of it catching on fire or being in an accident because it stalling out. The recall states 2014-2015 kia Fortes and Fortes koups. I have a 2014 kia Forte that is exhibiting all the signs under the recall, but according to kia I'm not included.

When driving down the road our Kia Motor started to knock. A loud clunking sound ensued and it struggled to work. We brought it to kia and they said we needed a new motor that cost 4700. This car is less than 7 years old with great care. Millions of other kias have had the same issue and recalls have been made but I am forced to pay out of pocket for an issue that is no fault of mine. Kia needs to be held responsible for the cost and labor for a new motor. They have shown through the many calls that customer service is not their way. This issue needs to also be resolved buy issuing a recall for all kia 2014 kia Fortes. Countless people are held responsible for the poor actions of Kia Motors dealers.

I own a 2014 kia Forte ex. . When I first got my car I notice a lightly ticking noise coming from the engine a lot of people told me the ticking sound was normal on new engines . It seems to get a bit louder as time when in. . My daughter and I were driving when we notice the sound got much louder and a slapping sounds coming from the engine and my car loosing power and also a burning smoke smell getting much heavier to the point the car just shut off and quit it on us. The dash also got very hot at this point . . We called for tow service and got the car back home . . . Was sure what was happening with my car . . Thank you !.

As the vehicle accelerates, a loud ticking noise becomes evident. It only happens when the vehicle is accelerating and in drive, it does not make a noise when given gas in park. I took my car in to a mechanic today and they told me I would need an entirely new engine even though it's a 2014 with only 80,000 miles on it. . Read more...

I started the car one day and it started idling rough and smoking. We checked the oil and it was a quart and a half low. It was not leaking oil. Once we added oil, it no longer idled rough or smoked. But now it has a ticking sound coming from the engine when I accelerate. It also started loosing power in certain instances. I will be accelerating and the car will start hesitating. The car only had 62,000 miles on it when this started.

As the vehicle accelerates, a loud ticking noise becomes evident. It only happens when the vehicle is accelerating and in drive, it does not make a noise when given gas in park. After multiple complaints of the same issue with 2014 Forte gdi engines and the fact that the 2014 Fortes were not included in the class action lawsuit, I decided to file this complaint for fear that my engine will soon seize like the many that I've read online. My car only has 61,000 miles on it and is just out of warranty.

Car had began burning through oil rapidly but upon inspection at oil changes, no leak or cause could be detected. The oil light indicator never came on either. The car would begin ticking while driving, and noticeably drove differently but problem could not be determined. No check engine light ever came on. On a clear day while driving about 45 mph on highway, vehicle gave a loud and forceful jerk and popping sound, and promptly lost power and speed, and the brakes quit working. I was fortunate to pull off and use ebrake to stop car once coasted to a safer spot. I could have been rear ended. The car had once again burned through all oil with no indication from the panel, and I was told the engine had blown. Apparently this is a very common problem with these vehicles, this make and model, with no recall being done; however, there is a class action lawsuit because of same issue with this engine in other kia models.

I have a kia Forte ex gdi purchased used from car max of whitemarsh, maryland. When I started the vehicle, on September 22, 2019, there was a very loud ticking noise. I allowed the car to warm up. As I drove and reached 30mph, on city street, the noise grew louder. When I checked the oil stick it was dry. I get regular oil changes and am not due for another one until my car reached 84,319 miles. My car has exactly 81,6000 miles on it today (September 30, 2019 or 2/13/2020 which ever comes first). My check oil light or engine light never came on to indicate my oil was extremely low. I purchased oil and filled up my car. The noise is softer now but is still there. I received a recall notice for an issue dealing with something that may keep the car from passing emission test. I have an appointment at bob bell kia (who always services my vehicle) in essex maryland on October 17th, 2019, to correct that issue. I notified them of the noice and lack of oil with no indication of such from the cars dashboard. They will check it out on the 17th when I bring the car in for the recall issue. After reading some complaints from other owners of the same vehicle I have, I will not be surprised if they tell me I need a new engine. I still owe $11,107. 64 on the car and will not be driving my vehicle anymore until the mechanic can pinpoint the problem. With all the complaints of faulty engines and fire hazards why is the 2014 kia Forte ex gdi not included in an engine recall or the class action suit that is already against kia for the same exact issues in their sorento and other models? who can I turn to for help with this issue since I have a vehicle I can not safely drive but still must pay on?.

This happened back in June of 2019. I left work normally and not even 2 minutes down the road, my car started struggling to move forward. It was bucking and could not accelerate, but still trying to go forward. Then suddenly it started making a very loud tapping noise, still bucking and then a large pop and the car stopped moving since it died in the middle of the road. This all happened within a matter of seconds. Smoke started seeping out of the hood of my car. I had no lights on in my car on my dashboard. I always had free regular maintenance(oil etc. ) done at my kia dealership. I obviously had to have it towed and got it to the dealership so they could look at it in the morning. They said they didn't know why, but my entire engine had just blown out for no reason. My car was only at 87,000 miles and it was just totalled. I wasn't worried initially because I paid extra for the warranty to fix any major problems like this, however I came to find out the warranty refused to cover the entire cost to replace the price of a new engine in my vehicle and on top of that, when the engine blew it killed the computer in my car, and the dealership also strongly advised I replaced several other things on the vehicle. I'd have to pull out my receipts to give you all an exact amount but we paid at least $5,000 - $10,000 out of pocket for the engine and computer alone. Today is may 8th, 2021, almost 2 years later and I just happened to be on kelley blue book trying to see what I can sell my garbage kia for. I happened to enter my VIN into the recall checker and I could not believe my eyes, engine recall issued late 2020. I have not been notified by anybody about this and probably would have never been told seeming as they already basically stole my money from me 2 years ago. I am really hoping you can help me resolve this and more than happy to provide anything you need.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Forte. While driving, a ticking noise was heard from the engine, and the vehicle hesitated and almost stalled twice. The vehicle was taken to alm kia south (4310 jonesboro rd, union city, GA 30291, (678) 827-8900) for an oil change. The contact was informed that a new engine was needed because oil was burning in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine was burning oil. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who stated that there was no oil in the engine. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

It started with a ticking noise coming from my engine like it needed an oil change but it had just had one. I took it to a kia dealership to have it looked at and was told it was the engine. They said that the rod bearings were wearing down and resulting in metal contamination in the engine. They said I needed my engine replaced immediately or risk it locking up while driving. After research I found other models from the same year and the same type of engine have been recalled do to the same issue. I have attached the invoice for the replacement engine.