How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2014 Kia Forte have?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this category for the 2014 Forte, which is 5% of the 442 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Kia Forte's suspension or tires?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this problem area on the 2014 Forte.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 24,500 miles.

Have these tire problems caused any crashes?

NHTSA records show one crash and one injury tied to this problem area on the 2014 Forte.

Does the 2014 Kia Forte come with a spare tire?

Owner complaints describe the vehicle shipping with only a tire mobility kit instead of a spare tire, which some owners said failed to work after a flat.

2014 Kia Forte Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte, 5% of that year's 442 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 24,500 miles. No related recalls are on file, but one crash and one injury are recorded.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 22; 5% of 442
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 24,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Original-equipment Nexen tires develop sidewall damage, blisters, or cracking between treads, sometimes leading to multiple replacements on the same vehicle.
Tires have blown out or exploded at highway speed, in some cases right after the tire pressure monitoring warning light came on.
The tire pressure sensor assembly has needed repeated replacement after the TPMS warning light kept illuminating.
The car ships without a spare tire, using only a tire mobility kit that owners found ineffective after a flat, including one case where hitting a pothole knocked the tire bead off the rim.
One owner reported the steering wheel jerking and spinning out of control at 60 mph, resulting in a crash.

When 2014 Kia Forte suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 30, 2014, latest Apr 23, 2025.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Apr 2025; peak Jun 2014 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 Kia Forte

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Forte model year

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

20090 (0%)
201031 (14%)
20114 (3%)
20128 (3%)
20139 (5%)
201422 (5%)
20154 (2%)
20169 (7%)
20178 (3%)
20185 (4%)
20195 (3%)
20202 (3%)
20213 (4%)
20224 (15%)
20238 (13%)
20242 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2014 Kia Forte have?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this category for the 2014 Forte, which is 5% of the 442 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Kia Forte's suspension or tires?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this problem area on the 2014 Forte.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 24,500 miles.
Have these tire problems caused any crashes?: NHTSA records show one crash and one injury tied to this problem area on the 2014 Forte.
Does the 2014 Kia Forte come with a spare tire?: Owner complaints describe the vehicle shipping with only a tire mobility kit instead of a spare tire, which some owners said failed to work after a flat.