Tail Light Switch problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte

Four problems related to tail light switch have been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2012 Forte.

1 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2018

When driving the brake lights continuously illuminate. The bulbs in the tail light burn out frequently on average of 60-90 days. .

2 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2015

Brake lights not working. Tail lights and turn signal lights working fine, but brake lights fail. No fuse issue.

3 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2015

I was pulled over by a leo and was informed that my brake lights were not working. I took it to the dealership and had them look at it. They told me there was a recall for that exact problem on 2009-2010 models but there was not one yet on 2012 models. My tail lights work, but my brake lights do not illuminate when I press on the brake.

4 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

I was pulled over by transit police and was informed that my brake lights were not working. I took it to the dealership and they want to charge me to have them look at it. If the problem falls to the warranty they will do it, but I still have to pay for the check-up. My tail lights work, but my brake lights do not illuminate when I press on the brake. Is there a recall?.


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