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SteeringPart report

2014 Kia Forte Steering Problems

Complaints
64about this part
Share
14%of 444 total for the year
Median mileage
60,100miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the steering of the 2014 Kia Forte, 14% of the 444 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,100 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“My 2014 Kia Forte has started making a clicking/popping noise when I am turning right or left. It sounds like the steering wheel is gonna come off of the steering column where it locks, and I am afraid it is gonna lock up on me driving down the road. It clicks/pops whether the vehicle is stationary or if you are driving, and is getting worse.”

NHTSA complaint #11351443, filed 2020-08, 105,000 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

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11326909, filed 2020-06, 83,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11183468, filed 2019-03, 61,213 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11221321, filed 2019-06, 111,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202414%
20231523%
2022414%
2021913%
202034%
201996%
201854%
201793%
201654%
201542%
20146414%
2013137%
201293%
201153%
2010115%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia Forte

Engine
216 complaintsAir bags
63 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsOther or unknown
56 complaintsBrakes
28 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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