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2014 Kia Forte steering problems

The 2014 Kia Forte has 62 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

62

Steering complaints

10%

Share of year

4

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

What owners report

TL* 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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · March 19, 2015 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Kia Forte have?

NHTSA has 62 complaints about the 2014 Kia Forte steering — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.