KIA 2014 KIA FORTE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 KIA FORTE
Brand
KIA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2014 KIA FORTE vehicles due to electrical system issues. If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Forte vehicles manufactured December 5, 2012, to April 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the cooling fan resistor overheats and melts, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Kia will notify owners, and for vehicles produced from December 5, 2012 to January 27, 2014, dealers will replace the cooling fan resistor and multi-fuse unit. For vehicles produced from January 28, 2014 to April 17, 2014, dealers will replace the multi-fuse unit only. Owners of vehicles with a 1.8L engine will also have the engine control unit software updated. The recall began on February 20, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC113.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026