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2014 Kia Forte

3 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Engine

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 294,756 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V750000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Service brakes

If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping.

The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 134,366 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V773000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

In the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 86,880 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V015000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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