Is the 2014 KIA Forte safe to drive?

The 2014 KIA Forte has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM recall for the 2014 KIA Forte? (Campaign #15V015000)

Your Kia Forte's cooling fan resistor might overheat and melt, which is a serious issue. If it overheats and melts, there's a risk of a vehicle fire, which could cause significant damage or harm. Kia will fix this for free by replacing the faulty part and updating the engine control unit software, and you'll be notified when to bring your vehicle to the dealership.

NHTSA Campaign 15V015000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

What Happened

Your Kia Forte's cooling fan resistor might overheat and melt, which is a serious issue.

Risk if Unfixed

If it overheats and melts, there's a risk of a vehicle fire, which could cause significant damage or harm.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Kia will fix this for free by replacing the faulty part and updating the engine control unit software, and you'll be notified when to bring your vehicle to the dealership.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V015000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 15V015000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?