2014 Kia Forte: multiple warning lights

Filed Jun 30, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · GA · fire

I bought the car in November 2 weeks later driving on December 10 All lights came out car loss power and engine blew off I was driving at around 55mph I’m still paying for the car but I never received no notice for the recall I need an answer ASAP the cae as been in my garage since December 10/2020

Filed Apr 28, 2021 · Engine · 73,000 miles · PA

My cars check engine light came on and then recently my low oil light indicator has been flashing. We checked the oil and it is fine. Then on april 19 while driving down the road and my car completely stalled out and I had to steer to the side of the road to safety. I looked and all the lights are light up on the dash, I placed the car in park, turned the car off and waited a few minutes, and turned the car back on. I made it home safely. Now the engine is making a funny tapping noise. I had surgery so I was leaving to go to a doctors appointment today, started the car, and was backing out of my parking space and my car stalled out. I repeated the process of putting park, waiting a few minutes and turning it back on, but was too afraid to drive so I missed my appointment and researched 2014 kia forte. There came up an article about there being a recall on those cars. When reading and investigating further my car is doing exactly what the recall states. Check engine light eliminated, low oil light, car stalling, and engine making noise. They state to call kia with the recall sc200 about this recall because of the risk of fire and death. I call my local kia dealership they tell me it's not under the recall and they tell me they can't look at the car for the recall because it's not included. So I called kia customer service. Explain to the girl what is happening and she tells me that there is nothing they can do and can't check it for the recall because the VIN isn't included. I now have a car I am afraid to drive due to the risk of it catching on fire or being in an accident because it stalling out. The recall states 2014-2015 kia fortes and fortes koups. I have a 2014 kia forte that is exhibiting all the signs under the recall, but according to kia I'm not included.

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Engine · 130,000 miles · GA

I was driving down a city street when the oil light turned on for about 10 seconds then turned off for roughtly 30 seconds turned back on then all lights flashed on and the vehicle died. I had to get it towed to a shop and they told me it would need a engine replacment. I called kia and they told me it would cost me 7,564 plus tax and I would have to pay out of pocket to have it towed there, also I did not qualify for any discounts or warrenties.

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 40,000 miles · MD

Had recall repaired on 01-26-18 & had check electrical wire in photo, & why did not start when turn key. No one could find anything including personal mechanic. Found kia forte had many electrical problems & this should not occur with 4 year old car. Occurred 2nd time on 07-20-18 & when wire touched to "tighten," car started. Feels like wants to cut off & you can feel vibration, but seems to keep going. Seems to occur after running then parking, but all lights & bells are working, so not battery. Situation occurred prior to recall for repair & was told to tell kia shop. You have to check manually, not depend on computer as that is only as good as the programmer. It can make mistakes, too. All times vehicle was parked after operating. It could cut out in middle of interstate & cause serious or deadly accident.

Filed Jun 19, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 64,000 miles · CT

Electrical issues have happened countless times. Such as turning on the blinker makes all lights go out in car then turn back on as well as replacing the brake lights on multiple occasions. Engine: should be recalled because it shakes and vibrations often times. The same way the kia optima engine theta ll engine had to be recalled due to engine failure this engine has similar issues and it overall isn't the best car with a passenger safety rating of just 2 or 3 stars. Kia needs to look into this issue with the engine and electrical components and recall them because they are unsafe. My engine should not vibrate the entire vehicle to the point where I'm vibrating obnoxiously. Also the electrical hazards are unreal especially if I have to replace brake lights multiple times. Kia. Look into this and fix it. These things happen whether the car is moving or not.