How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Kia Forte have?

NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte, which is about 5% of the 442 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2014 Kia Forte?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte.

What structural problems do 2014 Kia Forte owners report?

Owners report sunroof leaks that recur after repair, front bumpers with breaking mounting clips, frameless windows that stick in cold weather, and seat tracks that break and let the seat shift.

At what mileage do these body problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure across the Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte is 13,241.5 miles.

Did any of these structural complaints involve crashes or fires?

Among the 24 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA records list 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries.

2014 Kia Forte Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte, about 5% of that year's 442 total complaints. There are no related recalls filed for this component area, and reported issues include sunroof leaks, bumper clip failures, and seat track problems.

Structure & Body complaints: 24; 5% of 442
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 13,242 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Sunroof leaks water into the cabin even after the assembly is replaced by the dealer.
Front bumper clips break and the bumper begins sagging or falling off, with the dealer disputing warranty coverage.
Frameless door windows on the Koup fail to drop the needed clearance to open or seal the door when frost or ice is present.
Driver seat track breaks, causing the seat to shift while driving and the seatback to collapse in a rear-end crash.
Driver seat belt or seat mounting hardware fails to keep the seat locked in position after adjustment.

When 2014 Kia Forte body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 28, 2013, latest Aug 18, 2024.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Aug 2024; peak Jun 2014 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Kia Forte

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Forte model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20107 (3%)
201110 (7%)
20129 (3%)
20133 (2%)
201424 (5%)
20154 (2%)
20166 (4%)
201715 (5%)
201812 (9%)
20194 (3%)
20201 (1%)
20214 (6%)
20220 (0%)
20235 (8%)
20241 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Kia Forte have?: NHTSA lists 24 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte, which is about 5% of the 442 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2014 Kia Forte?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte.
What structural problems do 2014 Kia Forte owners report?: Owners report sunroof leaks that recur after repair, front bumpers with breaking mounting clips, frameless windows that stick in cold weather, and seat tracks that break and let the seat shift.
At what mileage do these body problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure across the Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte is 13,241.5 miles.
Did any of these structural complaints involve crashes or fires?: Among the 24 Structure & Body complaints, NHTSA records list 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 injuries.