2014 KIA FORTE KOUP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP
The 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP, potentially affecting up to 429,122 vehicles.
Recall 20V750000 — ENGINE
| 294,756 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the...
View full details →Recall 17V773000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 134,366 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal,...
Consequence: If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC158.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE THE FORTE KOUP SX TGDI TRIM. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 75-80 MPH. I NOTICED I WAS NOT ABLE TO GAIN ENOUGH SPEED TO PASS SLOWER TRAFFIC. ALSO NOTICED THAT ONCE SPEED SLOWED TO 65-70 MPH THE WAS NO POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HOWEVER THE CAR STILL WAS ABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND MAINTAIN ONCE DESIRED SPEED WAS REACHED. I THEN HEARD A NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. IT SOUNDED AS IF SOMETHING WAS BINDING UP. I ASSUMED IT WAS THE TURBO. I PULLED OFF AN EXIT SHUT THE CAR OFF. I LET THE CAR SIT FOR A MINUTE AND THEN STARTED IT. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE LOUDER THAN NORMAL. I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND COULD HEAR THE NOISE IN THE TURBO AGAIN BUT IT WAS NOT AS IF SOMETHING WAS BINDING IT WAS IT WAS LOUD AIR. I DROVE APPROX. 1 BLOCK AND NOTICED SMOKE. I PULLED OVER SHUT THE CAR OFF AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD WALKED AROUND THE CAR DID NOT SEE ANY SMOKE FROM ANYWHERE. TURNED THE CAR BACK ON, NO SMOKE, ENGINE WAS QUIETER, DROVE ANOTHER BLOCK AND BEGAN BILLOWING BEHIND THE CAR THE ENGINE AT THIS POINT CAME ON. PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT SHUT THE CAR OFF AND DID A WALK AROUND. WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM BOTH EXHAUST PIPES. HAD CAR TOWED TO KIA DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR OVER A MONTH. SPOOL ON TURBO FLEW OFF AND OIL WAS SUCKED THROUGH EXHAUST. THE NO WARNING LIGHTS HAS BEEN EXPLAINED TO THE FAILURE OF O2 SENSORS, TURBO SPOOL, AND SOME PART OTHER BEING OFF BALANCE TO ALL HAPPENING SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER A MONTH A PICKED THE CAR UP AND HAVE APROX 80 MILES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. DEALERSHIP SERVICE SAID T IS FROM OIL BURN OFF AND NOTHING TO CLEAR IT. MY DISPLAY FOR REAR CAMERA IS NOT WORKING AND NO ETA FOR PART TO BE AVAILABLE.
I HAVE THE FORTE KOUP SX TGDI TRIM. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 75-80 MPH. I NOTICED I WAS NOT ABLE TO GAIN ENOUGH SPEED TO PASS SLOWER TRAFFIC. ALSO NOTICED THAT ONCE SPEED SLOWED TO 65-70 MPH THE WAS NO POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HOWEVER THE CAR STILL WAS ABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND MAINTAIN ONCE DESIRED SPEED WAS REACHED. I THEN HEARD A NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. IT SOUNDED AS IF SOMETHING WAS BINDING UP. I ASSUMED IT WAS THE TURBO. I PULLED OFF AN EXIT SHUT THE CAR OFF. I LET THE CAR SIT FOR A MINUTE AND THEN STARTED IT. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE LOUDER THAN NORMAL. I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND COULD HEAR THE NOISE IN THE TURBO AGAIN BUT IT WAS NOT AS IF SOMETHING WAS BINDING IT WAS IT WAS LOUD AIR. I DROVE APPROX. 1 BLOCK AND NOTICED SMOKE. I PULLED OVER SHUT THE CAR OFF AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD WALKED AROUND THE CAR DID NOT SEE ANY SMOKE FROM ANYWHERE. TURNED THE CAR BACK ON, NO SMOKE, ENGINE WAS QUIETER, DROVE ANOTHER BLOCK AND BEGAN BILLOWING BEHIND THE CAR THE ENGINE AT THIS POINT CAME ON. PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT SHUT THE CAR OFF AND DID A WALK AROUND. WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM BOTH EXHAUST PIPES. HAD CAR TOWED TO KIA DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR OVER A MONTH. SPOOL ON TURBO FLEW OFF AND OIL WAS SUCKED THROUGH EXHAUST. THE NO WARNING LIGHTS HAS BEEN EXPLAINED TO THE FAILURE OF O2 SENSORS, TURBO SPOOL, AND SOME PART OTHER BEING OFF BALANCE TO ALL HAPPENING SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER A MONTH A PICKED THE CAR UP AND HAVE APROX 80 MILES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. DEALERSHIP SERVICE SAID T IS FROM OIL BURN OFF AND NOTHING TO CLEAR IT. MY DISPLAY FOR REAR CAMERA IS NOT WORKING AND NO ETA FOR PART TO BE AVAILABLE.
I HAVE THE FORTE KOUP SX TGDI TRIM. I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 75-80 MPH. I NOTICED I WAS NOT ABLE TO GAIN ENOUGH SPEED TO PASS SLOWER TRAFFIC. ALSO NOTICED THAT ONCE SPEED SLOWED TO 65-70 MPH THE WAS NO POWER WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HOWEVER THE CAR STILL WAS ABLE TO REGAIN SPEED AND MAINTAIN ONCE DESIRED SPEED WAS REACHED. I THEN HEARD A NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. IT SOUNDED AS IF SOMETHING WAS BINDING UP. I ASSUMED IT WAS THE TURBO. I PULLED OFF AN EXIT SHUT THE CAR OFF. I LET THE CAR SIT FOR A MINUTE AND THEN STARTED IT. THE ENGINE SEEMED TO BE LOUDER THAN NORMAL. I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND COULD HEAR THE NOISE IN THE TURBO AGAIN BUT IT WAS NOT AS IF SOMETHING WAS BINDING IT WAS IT WAS LOUD AIR. I DROVE APPROX. 1 BLOCK AND NOTICED SMOKE. I PULLED OVER SHUT THE CAR OFF AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD WALKED AROUND THE CAR DID NOT SEE ANY SMOKE FROM ANYWHERE. TURNED THE CAR BACK ON, NO SMOKE, ENGINE WAS QUIETER, DROVE ANOTHER BLOCK AND BEGAN BILLOWING BEHIND THE CAR THE ENGINE AT THIS POINT CAME ON. PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT SHUT THE CAR OFF AND DID A WALK AROUND. WHITE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM BOTH EXHAUST PIPES. HAD CAR TOWED TO KIA DEALERSHIP. THEY HAVE HAD THE CAR OVER A MONTH. SPOOL ON TURBO FLEW OFF AND OIL WAS SUCKED THROUGH EXHAUST. THE NO WARNING LIGHTS HAS BEEN EXPLAINED TO THE FAILURE OF O2 SENSORS, TURBO SPOOL, AND SOME PART OTHER BEING OFF BALANCE TO ALL HAPPENING SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER A MONTH A PICKED THE CAR UP AND HAVE APROX 80 MILES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. DEALERSHIP SERVICE SAID T IS FROM OIL BURN OFF AND NOTHING TO CLEAR IT. MY DISPLAY FOR REAR CAMERA IS NOT WORKING AND NO ETA FOR PART TO BE AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP
Kia America, Inc. has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SC238_OWNR_F3 — SERVICE BRAKES
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC238) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace brake line(s) in certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently registered in states...
SC238_OWNR_RN1 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION - This document is the renotification to owners advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles manufactured at a Kia plant in Korea from November 7, 2012 through April 19, 2017 and originally sold or...
SC238_OWNR_RN1 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION - This document is the renotification to owners advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2014-2017 MY Forte and Forte Koup vehicles manufactured at a Kia plant in Korea from November 7, 2012 through April 19, 2017 and originally sold or...
CS2305_TSB_R1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2305) - 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. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the...
CS2305L_OWNRYD — EQUIPMENT
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are making this device available to customers free of charge and will...
SC238_TSB — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: BRAKE TUBE/ LINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT & ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL APPLICATION (SC238) - This bulletin provides information to inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake tube(s)/line(s) for leakage and also apply additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody components on certain 2014-2017MY Forte and Forte Koup (YD) vehicles produced from November...
SC180_TSB — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN - NU 2.0L GDI SULEV CATALYST HEATING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SC180) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Engine Control Module (ECM) software on some 2014-2016MY Forte (YD) Nu 2.0L GDI SULEV vehicles, produced from November 13, 2013 through March 17, 2016, to improve catalyst...
SC180_DSM — EQUIPMENT
SC180 - This document is the Dealer Service Manager notification of the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles equipped with the 2.0-liter GDI SULEV engine to update the catalyst heating logic in the Engine Control Module ("ECM") with an improved version to ensure continued compliance...
TSB-ELE125 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
TSB: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LED LAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp(s) (LED type) on some 2014-2015MY Forte Koup (YD) vehicles, produced from October 14, 2013 to July 1, 2014, which may experience an intermittently inoperative LED portion of the outside...
TSB-ELE125 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LED LAMP ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp(s) (LED type) on some 2014-2015MY Forte Koup (YD) vehicles, produced from October 14, 2013 to July 1, 2014, which may experience an intermittently inoperative LED portion of the outside...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA FORTE KOUP
- 2010 KIA FORTE KOUP — 17 complaints
- 2011 KIA FORTE KOUP — 9 complaints
- 2012 KIA FORTE KOUP — 17 complaints
- 2013 KIA FORTE KOUP — 22 complaints
- 2014 KIA FORTE KOUP (current)
- 2015 KIA FORTE KOUP — 0 complaints
- 2016 KIA FORTE KOUP — 2 complaints
- 2017 KIA FORTE KOUP — 0 complaints
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