57 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2014 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2014 Forte.
My engine burns oil very fast, I am constantly putting oil in it even after oil changes. At one point, I was told by the dealership that I would need a new engine and that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced as a result of the engine problem. I ended up having to come out of pocket for the catalytic repair, 2 times. . . Thats right. . . 2 times. Upon returning to the dealership about engine, I was told that there was a recall for another issue in the engine that they would take care of. Upon asking about the engine, I was told the engine was fine. Also the coupler in the steering wheel column has gone bad, it was fine, until my clock springs were replaced by the dealership. The clock springs were under a recall/extended warranty issue.
The airbag light stays on. I've checked and there are no error codes. Controls on the steering wheel also do not work and are unresponsive. The cruise control settings are unreliable and can lead to potential safety problems. After some research it appears to be a defective clock spring. Kia should cover the replacement under warranty.
The radio turns it's self on and off. One minute the horn is working the next minute the horn is not working. The horn works when it wants to work. The airbag light came on out of nowhere the car was not in a wreck or anything of that nature. Same with the buttons on the steering wheel. If you use the buttons to change the song on the steering wheel it actually turns radio completely off instead of changing the song. And that happens with the volume button as well. I've already been to a mechanic and told them that I think there is an electrical issue but I just get looked at like I'm crazy.
My airbag light came on and then the steering wheel controls all are not doing what they are intended to do. I did a google search and it is saying the clock spring. It also states that they are made to last a life time of the vehicle. I took it to towbin kia in henderson nv. They confirmed it is bad and not covered under my extended warranty. This is a safety issue being it is the airbag in the steering wheel. And is very expensive to fix. I noticed on the google search many many other people are having the same issue. When I am in the drivers seat whether I am stationary or in travel motion the air bag light is on constant . The cruise control buttons do not do what intended. . . For example push cruise and it comes on but will go right off. The audio control such as bluetooth button turns radio up . . . The call button say please say a command the hang up button won't hang up the call and changes the station on radio. Very confusing. But the clock spring controls airbag and steering wheel controls . . . . Confirmed by kia that this is intended functions . None works . I feel this item should be a recall issue due to safety requirements of the airbags. If the airbags deploys while driving without an accident or if it does not deploy at the time of an accident could be deadly either way.
The contact owns a 2014 kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine vibrated abnormally. During the failure, the vehicle loss power steering assist and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. The check engine warning light and oil light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the engine coils however, the failure persisted. After receiving notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v750000 (engine), the vehicle was taken to kia of greenville located at 2424 laurens rd, greenville, SC 29607 however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Air bag light flashes on and off for few weeks finally resting to steady on. There is no crash case at all. Steering wheel makes knocking sound when rotated while the car is not moving.
Drove over train tracks at 15 mph and felt it break. At stop, steering wheel has play when turned lightly. Knocks loudly when going over bumps and turning. Part can cause steering to lock up at any moment while turning and very unsafe. $13 part, $200 labor.
Steering: steering makes a loud knocking noise under the dashboard when turning the wheel left or right. Noise happens when vehicle is stationary or moving at any speed. Kia has recalled some 2014-2016 souls with the same problem but they have not recalled the Forte. Lighting: headlights and dashboard lights go out when turning on the turn signals.
The steering wheel mechanism will make a knocking noise that is felt more than heard. It seems to be getting worse, and is more noticeable when turning the wheel while stopped as opposed to turning while in motion. Research has shown that this is a very common problem among several models of kia, especially in the southeast. I took it to a dealer today to have checked and was told it was the flex coupler. The receptionist told me they get a lot of these all the time and that they can become very dangerous if not fixed soon. My research also revealed that some models have been afforded extended warranties and free replacement, but others have not even though the problem, symptom, and solution are the same. Btw, the repair bill was over $400. . . About $2 for part and the rest was labor, tax and misc.
My vehicles steering coupling pings and sounds like it's come loose or broken. Same issue happened to another kia in the family a 2012 kia soul my brother in law owns. That kia had a recall for the steering coupling, the 2014 kia Forte does'nt have this for a recall yet by kia. I contacted kia complaint #13202206 for resolution but no resolution rec'd to date 12/13/2019.
Play in steering wheel ,when looking it up ,problem seems common for the steering coupler to go out,causes a jerk in the wheel at times while driving. Sitting still it will have alot of play moving left and right and a noise. A extended warranty has been given for some models except mine.
When turning sharply like pulling into a parking space the steering wheel locks up for a few seconds.
The steering coupler went bad. Started hearing loud clicking noise when driving called kia they are aware of the issue but only warranty is on optimal and souls as of now for it. The piece cost $1. 08 the labor is $350 was what I was quoted . Also told they replace tons of them a week . Ridiculous kia make it across the board. The coupler is an important piece.
As I turn my steering wheel, it makes a clicking noise. It also causes my airbag light to show on my speedometer. Something sounds loose when in the steering wheel when I drive.
Tl the contact owns a 2014 kia Forte. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel made an abnormal knocking noise while turning left and right. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the local dealer (orlando kia east, 8701 east colonial drive, orlando, FL 32817, (407) 678-1717) and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 76,908.
The contact owns a 2014 kia Forte. The contact stated that there was a ticking sound coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel in either direction while driving at slow speeds. The contact stated that over time, the clicking sound became progressively louder. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who replaced the steering wheel coupler, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the manufacturer had recalled other vehicle models for the same failure. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 10,243.
Tl the contact owns a 2014 kia Forte. While driving and making a left turn, the steering wheel made a knocking noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
Intermittently, on days of excessive heat (110+) the car will start up with all sensor lights illuminated, cannot shift into gear without pushing the gear shift override button, power steering doesn't work, skid control on, and ac blows hot air. Once it cools down the issue stops and won't present itself again unless very specific conditions are met. Happened first year after having the car, in the summer. Service center couldn't reproduce the issue. Summer year 2, issue happened again, with pictures, service center used heat gun to reproduce the problem. Transmission range sensor/neutral safety switch was replaced. Summer year 3. Issue happened on 118 degree day when starting up car. A week later happened on the freeway while driving on another 118 degree day. New issues include tachometer and speedometer stay at 0 even while driving. Also, display that shows range and gas mileage stopped working properly. Range would adjust when gas peddle pushed, mpg stayed blank and did not come back after car had rested and cooled down.
Airbag light for passenger comes on and off with or without a passenger sitting in the seat. Airbag light for the driver is on now, as well and will not turn off. The steering wheel knocks when the car is making a left or right turn and the horn has now stopped working because something is in the way and won't allow the pressure in the steering wheel. We have replaced bulbs for the tail light, brake lights and headlights multiple times a year. This can't be normal! we now keep bulbs in the car to be prepared to replace at any time. Was involved in a wreck, where a truck ran the red light and hit the passenger side of the car and no airbags deployed. This is troubling and extremely unsafe. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.
The contact owns a 2014 kia Forte. While reversing out of a driveway with a steep incline, the vehicle failed to stop. The steering seized and the contact was unable to stop or turn the vehicle. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the contact¿s vehicle. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed. The contact stated that the failure occurred before when the traction control light illuminated on the instrument panel or when the vehicle drove through water. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a body shop. The failure mileage was 20,500.
Turned onto a fairly narrow street with cars parked on both sides; I was driving down the middle of street until I passed all parked cars; attempted to move back into my lane and steering wheel froze and started jerking; I was headed toward a stop sign pole; I jumped the curb and scrapped right from bumper and tire rim; ignition shut off. Took car to dealer; they kept it for testing and inspection for about 2 weeks and found nothing; we wanted to exchange it but they refused since they did not find anything mechanically wrong with it; we took car back and it has been driving well so far but incident is still in the back of our minds every time we drive it.
This is our 2nd 2014 kia Forte ex with navigation everything top of the line. . . Well the first one had a knock in the motor so the dealership "exchanged" it and this one the seat takes about 5 min to lock into place after you adjust it and you have to be driving for it to lock in. There is a knock when you turn the wheels and the dealership says kia is working to fix it & try not to drive it as much as you can. . . The fuel tank keeps leaking and needing to be replaced but there working on that too I'm sure. . . . Haha after our car being in the shop for 36 days I finally was called by kia and offered a settlement until they can fix the issues. . . The settlement was not easy the girl who called me was extremely rude and everything I had looked up about the laws she didn't know she had to keep either "googling" it or she went to ask her boss & then would come back OH your I guess right. . . Kia was doing good for awhile but sadly I think they are very close to having the buy 2 get 1 free sale again. . .