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2017 Kia Forte Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Kia Forte has 29 NHTSA lights complaints and 0 lights-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Kia Forte

Engine
108
Other
44
Electrical
41
Lights
29
Airbags
15
Speed Control
12
Powertrain
11
Steering
9
Structure
6
Wheels
6
Latches & Locks
5
Visibility
4
Brakes
3

29

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 9, 2024EXTERIOR LIGHTINGBoth of my tail lights have the water leaking problem that other 2017 Fortes were recalled for. My V...
Jan 31, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMy car was parked in the car port. The rear back light on the driver side caught on fire. The poli...
Jan 30, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDriving at night and low beam headlights both went out at the same time. The only way to drive safel...
May 26, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while an independent mechanic was perform...
Feb 23, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhen it rain, both rear taillight accumulate water inside of taillight lenses causing lights to blow...
Feb 1, 2022EXTERIOR LIGHTINGRear combination lights (taillights) housing developed issue with condensation after developing crac...
Nov 23, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGBoth low beams stopped working. High beams and all other lights work I replaced the bulbs and the l...
Oct 7, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMy head lights keep shutting off and stop working, they have replace it twice already and again tod...
May 1, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGBreak lights, running lights and headlights go out at least every three months at different times. A...
Apr 27, 2021EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE HEADLIGHTS KEEP BURNING OUT. I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR A LITTLE OVER A YEAR NOW AND HAVE HAD TO REPLA...
Dec 7, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVE...
Oct 21, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERFRONT WINDSHIELD SMEARS EVERYTIME I USE WINDSHIELD WIPER. I NOTICED THIS WHEN I FIRST GOT THE CAR BU...
Oct 11, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT MULTIPLE TIMES EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT WITH NEW HEADLIGHT BULBS. THERE HAS B...
Oct 9, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1st incident, 10/09/20 water intail lights smells of mildew 2nd " 11/1/20 water is lea...
Oct 1, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HID HAVE GONE IN AND OUT WHILE DIVING AT NIGHT..THEN THEY HAVE NOW BLOWN OU...
Sep 17, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE BARELY ON. I CAN NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT USING MY HIGH BEAMS. THIS IS ...
Jul 12, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE FOR SOME TIME NOW I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 3 YEARS AND AT F...
Jul 10, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI HAVEN'T EVEN OWNED THIS CAR FOR 7 MONTHS YET AND I HAVE CHANGED THE LIGHTS 20 TIMES! AS SOON AS I ...
May 26, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT EVERY 2-3 MONTHS, ONE AFTER THE OTHER. SOMETIMES ONE WILL GO OUT AND BE...
May 7, 2020EXTERIOR LIGHTINGMY CAR HAS BEEN PARKED AND EVERY TIME I GO OUTSIDE MY LIGHTS ARE ON. THE HAS BEEN GOING FOR A MONTH....

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