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2011 Kia Forte Koup Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Kia Forte Koup has 5 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Kia Forte Koup

Engine
38
Airbags
32
Powertrain
19
Brakes
16
Other
15
Electrical
13
Speed Control
8
Lights
5
Steering
5
Structure
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 30, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLight in trunk exploded and melted. This was the original light that came with the car. Thankfully t...
May 21, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESBRAKE LIGHT STAY ON ALL THE TIME EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS SHUT OFF
Jan 1, 2019EXTERIOR LIGHTINGREAR PASSENGER LIGHT CONSISTENTLY GOING OUT REGARDLESS OF LIGHT REPLACEMENT. REPLACED LIGHT BULB NU...
Feb 12, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE FOG LAMPS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEADLAMPS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE TO BE REPLACED...
Feb 21, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURETRAVELING 45 TO 55 MPH RAN INTO FOUR LARGE DEERS AND RAN OFF ROAD. DAMAGE FRONT OF CAR. AIR BAG LIGH...

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