Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 Kia Forte has 11 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.
11
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No Accident just routine maintenance finds that are concerning me . The car is 15 yrs old but over t... |
| Mar 3, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlights have become very yellow and cracking formed on them. This effects evening /night time dri... |
| May 4, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Brake lights are consistently blowing out especially the right brake light. I have replaced the bulb... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Low beam headlights are so dim, driving at night is extremely dangerous. There is not enough illumin... |
| Nov 21, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | As I am driving my car losses speed slows to almost stop. I keep my foot on the gas pedal very light... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rear bra... |
| Aug 19, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK UP AND BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED... |
| Jun 1, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE BECAUSE THE PASSENG... |
| Oct 14, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | ESC LIGHT STAYS ON, BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK, AND CRUISE CONTROL WORKS SPORADICALLY, ALL FUSES ARE WO... |
| Sep 18, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULBS KEEP QUIT WORKING, THIS APPEARS TO BE A POOR DESIGN ON THE BULB SOCKET TO HE... |
| Nov 30, 2010 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR... |