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2014 Kia Forte Brakes Problems

Complaints
28about this part
Share
6%of 444 total for the year
Median mileage
66,766miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Kia Forte, 6% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,766 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car shakes when you hit the brakes//doesnt drive smooth at all. Somehow the oil leaks through the rings in the engine and I cannot keep oil in it. I refill the whole oil container at least once a month now and put oil stabilizer in it. If I get an oil change, it is empty the next week.”

NHTSA complaint #11407470, filed 2021-04, 120,000 miles

“Took my Kia Forte 2014 in for an inspection, and instead received an ecu upgrade due to some Kia campaign sc150. After the upgrade, my vehicle began to have issues. The very same day after leaving dealership, my car began to stall and blow a lot of white smoke from exhaust. I was pulled over by a stranger who informed me of that the white smoke exhausting blinded his view. Kia has been disregarding this safety concern.”

NHTSA complaint #11065434, filed 2018-01, 90 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10579471, filed 2014-04, 1,000 miles

“Kia Forte ex 2014 ESC light came on and my brake lights wont light up when stepping on the brake. The brake pedal feels stiff when braking to a stop. Checked all plugs and bulbs and they all are good, called dealer and was told it might be the brake light switch and will take me in on monday.”

NHTSA complaint #10616561, filed 2014-07, 9,612 miles

“While traveling at approx. 30 MPH and approaching an intersection with a red traffic signal, I applied the brakes and they did not slow the vehicle at all. I stood on the brakes and they remained firm and did not go down. I repeated this 4 different times and nothing happened. I put the transmission into park and the car continued moving. I was going through the red light and fortunately the on coming traffic as able to avoid me. After crossing the intersection I ran it into a grassy gravel area where it finally stopped.”

NHTSA complaint #11085167, filed 2018-04, 78,500 miles

Related recalls

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202428%
202358%
202227%
202123%
202023%
201943%
201843%
201783%
2016107%
2015166%
2014286%
20133719%
20125218%
20112919%
2010199%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia Forte

Engine
216 complaintsSteering
64 complaintsAir bags
63 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsOther or unknown
56 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsTires
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Kia Forte

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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