2014 KIA Forte Steering Problems
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2014 KIA Forte, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering coupler” (28% of reports).
- 64steering complaints
- 60,100median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering coupler: mentioned in 18 of 64 complaints (28%)
- Flexible coupling: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
- Noise turning: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2014 KIA Forte at $550, and half of them between $510 and $570.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 64 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
KIA Forte steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Forte | 15 | 23% | 340 |
| 2022 Forte | 4 | 14% | 77,371 |
| 2021 Forte | 9 | 13% | 150,000 |
| 2020 Forte | 3 | 4% | 4,750 |
| 2019 Forte | 9 | 6% | 10,000 |
| 2018 Forte | 5 | 4% | 6,800 |
| 2017 Forte | 9 | 3% | 26,100 |
| 2016 Forte | 5 | 4% | 28,000 |
| 2015 Forte | 4 | 2% | 1,760 |
| 2014 Forte | 64 | 14% | 60,100 |
| 2013 Forte | 13 | 7% | 29,000 |
| 2012 Forte | 9 | 3% | 81,500 |
| 2011 Forte | 5 | 3% | 85,500 |
| 2010 Forte | 11 | 5% | 70,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2014 KIA Forte. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to operate. The contact stated that the steering wheel would knock from left to right and would unexpectedly seize. Due to the failure, the steering became difficult to control…
There is a bad flexible steering coupler. Caused steering wheel to click and lose responsiveness, shakes going over bumps. The problem was diagnosed and confirmed by the dealer Vehicle was inspected by dealer There were no warning signs other than the wheel click and losing responsiveness.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that there was a ticking sound coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel in either direction while driving at slow speeds. The contact stated that over time, the clicking sound became progressively louder. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 KIA Fortes have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about steering for the 2014 KIA Forte (14% of the 444 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 KIA Forte steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2014 KIA Forte?
Owners report a typical cost of $550 (half paid between $510 and $570), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2014 KIA Forte?
The most frequent phrase is “steering coupler”, in 18 of 64 complaints, followed by “flexible coupling” (5).
Other 2014 KIA Forte problems
- Engine problems (216)
- Air Bags problems (63)
- Electrical System problems (57)
See all 2014 KIA Forte problems or steering problems across all Forte years.