Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Kia Forte has 5 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Light in trunk exploded and melted. This was the original light that came with the car. Thankfully t... |
| May 21, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LIGHT STAY ON ALL THE TIME EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS SHUT OFF |
| Jan 1, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | REAR PASSENGER LIGHT CONSISTENTLY GOING OUT REGARDLESS OF LIGHT REPLACEMENT. REPLACED LIGHT BULB NU... |
| Feb 12, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I KEEP HAVING TO REPLACE FOG LAMPS, BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEADLAMPS. THE BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE TO BE REPLACED... |
| Feb 21, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | TRAVELING 45 TO 55 MPH RAN INTO FOUR LARGE DEERS AND RAN OFF ROAD. DAMAGE FRONT OF CAR. AIR BAG LIGH... |