NHTSA Complaint #11705379 — 2014 KIA FORTE

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11705379
Vehicle 2014 KIA FORTE
Component SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NJ

Consumer Description

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 pumped my brake pedal. This again, did not slow me down at all and my brake pedal fell to the floor then went stiff. After it fell to the floor and went stiff, I pumped and pressed down on it again with all of my strength, at which point I was able to get a very small response and slow myself down to a stop. This is the 4th time this has happened to me in the past 45 days, I took the car to a local AAA shop but they found zero issues with my braking system (cylinders, fluid, lines, drums, pads, etc.) There has never been a warning light of any kind related to my brakes, wheels, etc. The Vehicle had a brake line recall several years ago, a certified dealer serviced the recall and ensured everything was safe with the vehicle and braking system.

Related Complaints for the 2014 KIA FORTE

Other SERVICE BRAKES Complaints

#11708537 My vehicle was leaking fluid, so I took it in and discovered that my vehicle’s ABS module failed in what was describe...
#11694819 I have been trying to have my brakes line repair for a recall for over a year with the local Kia dealer as they refus...
#11574821 Driving to school and the engine started acting weird and took to Good Year mechanic and I received the attached invo...
#11547448 Break line, have to continue to fill break fluid, the smell of something burning when stopping or stopped , passenger...
#11514713 My wife's 2014 Kia Forte brakes went on me without warning, they went all the way to the floor and I immediately kne...

Recent Complaints for the 2014 KIA FORTE

#11713750 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to re...
#11711097 STEERING The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that there was a ticking sound coming from the steering column ...
#11709349 ENGINE uNKNOWN THERE IS A KNOCK IN THE MOTOR.
#11708843 ENGINE The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed ...
#11708498 ENGINE Engine developed a “ticking” sound, oil consumption has increased and vehicle will periodically stall at low speeds w...
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report