How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2014 Kia Forte have?

NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2014 Forte, which is 4% of the 442 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission or powertrain recall for the 2014 Kia Forte?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Forte.

At what mileage do 2014 Kia Forte transmission and powertrain problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 93,006 miles.

Have any crashes or injuries been linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data ties 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Forte.

2014 Kia Forte Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Kia Forte, 4% of its 442 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 93,006, and no recalls are tied specifically to this complaint area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 18; 4% of 442
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 93,006 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission jerking or hesitating before engaging when shifted into reverse or drive, sometimes with little forward or backward movement.
Some describe sudden loss of power or acceleration on the highway with no warning lights or check engine light, forcing the vehicle to coast to a stop.
Several complaints mention rapid, unexplained oil consumption with no visible leak, paired with engine ticking noises and rough running.
Owners describe the vehicle failing to accelerate at all despite normal engine sounds, sometimes after replacing spark plugs or coil packs without fixing the issue.
One complaint describes the engine shutting off completely at random speeds while braking or turning, which the dealer could not diagnose after multiple visits.

When 2014 Kia Forte transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 1, 2015, latest Aug 12, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Kia Forte

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Forte model year

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

201022 (10%)
201118 (12%)
201211 (4%)
201310 (5%)
201418 (4%)
201517 (7%)
201616 (12%)
201712 (4%)
20188 (6%)
201947 (32%)
202016 (21%)
20217 (10%)
20222 (7%)
20238 (13%)
20243 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2014 Kia Forte have?: NHTSA lists 18 complaints in this area for the 2014 Forte, which is 4% of the 442 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission or powertrain recall for the 2014 Kia Forte?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Forte.
At what mileage do 2014 Kia Forte transmission and powertrain problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 93,006 miles.
Have any crashes or injuries been linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data ties 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Forte.