2014 Kia Forte · symptom sheet
Vehicle fire
- 30owner reports
- 100,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jul 23, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
30 of the 416 complaints on this car describe fire.
Tick what matches of 30 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the wiring (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the this problem covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 130,000 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“I was getting into my car when I noticed that it was full of smoke, I then opened my hood and trunk. My trunk was on fire from a wire that had came down. I was only about to pull it out and put it out. Insurance said it will most likely be deemed a total loss.”
Filed Jul 23, 2026
“I was driving on the highway going 50 mph where the vehicle suddenly shut off and started smoking. I exited the vehicle to take a look and the entire engine compartment was on fire. I only had the car for 2 months and was never made aware of any recalls on the car”
Filed Jan 1, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 30 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 100 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 59 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 55 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 45 reports