2014 Kia Forte airbags problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 22, 2026TXAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

   Airbag warning light has came on had a mechanic run codes and it says all air bags unresponsive. Now my car is refusing to start. If continue to try it eventually starts. Major oil leak and consumption along with knocking. Along with my break lights not working occasionally along with my head lights and brights not working at all

   NHTSA complaint #11766256 · source
2. Filed Dec 26, 2025MSAirbagsOther / Unknown

   Large Buck deer hit car with force, did not loose control, did not slam brakes attempted to pull to side of road. The hood flew up and had to use the emergency brake to come to full stop, put in park but the gas was full throttle. Neither airbag deployed and definitely should have.

   NHTSA complaint #11707081 · source
3. Filed Dec 19, 2025FLAirbags

   The air bad light is on and horn dose not working currently there is a open recall on the clutch spring for the air bag but my vin say no repair

   NHTSA complaint #11706205 · source
4. Filed Feb 9, 2025GACrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsSeats & Seat Belts

   After T-boning a Toyota Prius, my air bag did not go off and my driver seat belt did not lock. As a result, I suffered a collapsed right lung, my left hand punched the windshield fracturing my wrist and had to have surgery from that. Also suffered my 7th right rib fractured. There was no warning lamps and no shop or dealer mentioned any of the malfunctions.

   NHTSA complaint #11641554 · source
5. Filed Jul 10, 202364,200 miILAirbags

   The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,200.

   NHTSA complaint #11531321 · source
6. Filed Dec 9, 2022137,000 miNCAirbagsEngine

   The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the engine was misfiring and there was dark smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The used car dealer was notified of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of…

   NHTSA complaint #11496756 · source
7. Filed Aug 30, 2022KYAirbagsElectrical System

   The Air Bag light stays on consistently, with the exception of flashing off for a brief moment periodically, only to return on immediately. Steering wheel mounted audio controls have mixed up controls, volume operating channel skip, while channel skip up, skips down, etc... I don't know that it is possible for the air bag to deploy unexpectedly, without impact, but the obvious concern is that it may not go off in the event of an impact, leading to excessive injuries. I had…

   NHTSA complaint #11481918 · source
8. Filed Jul 24, 2022CTAirbags

   At approximately 60000 miles my airbag light came on. Then it would go off. Now it just stays on. I went to the dealership and they said I would have to pay for diagnostics and any repairs. I currently have around 64000 miles. I drive it very little. Bought it used in 2017 with 19000 miles. I see that other Kia’s have their airbag light go on as well and are being recalled but not my year. I have not been in any accidents with this vehicle as well. Just seems that this…

   NHTSA complaint #11475525 · source
9. Filed Jan 29, 2022ALCrashAirbags

   My car was hit in an accident & my air bag light popped on but they didn’t deploy. The light is still on and that was over 2 months ago.

   NHTSA complaint #11449400 · source
10. Filed Nov 17, 2021TNCrashAirbagsEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    My Kia Forte when I put it in reverse it will jerk back then pause and hardly push itself backwards I have no control same as putting the car into Drive. I also consistently hear water in the bottom of my car swishing around.

    NHTSA complaint #11440761 · source
11. Filed Oct 14, 2021106,000 miPAAirbags

    The contact owns a 2014 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who reset the air bag warning light; however, the warning light immediately returned. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11436791 · source
12. Filed Sep 24, 2021MOAirbagsDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    Airbag light stays on all the time. Brake lights constantly burning out breaking system system will skidvover grates at bumps. Car will scrape over roads. All steering wheel functions not working

    NHTSA complaint #11434262 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology