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2010 Kia Forte Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Kia Forte has 11 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Kia Forte

Engine
60
Airbags
42
Tires
21
Powertrain
18
Electrical
18
Other
12
Lights
11
Brakes
11
Steering
11
Wheels
6
Structure
5
Seat Belts
3
Fuel System
3

11

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Lights Recalls

13V114000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 9, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGNo Accident just routine maintenance finds that are concerning me . The car is 15 yrs old but over t...
Mar 3, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHeadlights have become very yellow and cracking formed on them. This effects evening /night time dri...
May 4, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGBrake lights are consistently blowing out especially the right brake light. I have replaced the bulb...
Feb 26, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLow beam headlights are so dim, driving at night is extremely dangerous. There is not enough illumin...
Nov 21, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEAs I am driving my car losses speed slows to almost stop. I keep my foot on the gas pedal very light...
Apr 1, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear bra...
Aug 19, 2018EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK UP AND BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED...
Jun 1, 2017EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE BECAUSE THE PASSENG...
Oct 14, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESESC LIGHT STAYS ON, BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK, AND CRUISE CONTROL WORKS SPORADICALLY, ALL FUSES ARE WO...
Sep 18, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTINGFRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS KEEP QUIT WORKING, THIS APPEARS TO BE A POOR DESIGN ON THE BULB SOCKET TO HE...
Nov 30, 2010EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR...

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