Three problems related to brake light have been reported for the 2014 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2014 Forte.
Brake light failure on both tail lights. The problem started by finding mold in the trunk. This was caused by water pooling in the bottom space where the spare tire would go if it came with one. Water leaks were observed from both tail lights into the trunk. The culprit seems to be bad gaskets for the tail lights. The gaskets have cracks which let rain water through. The poor design of this part has caused both brake lights to stop working. I fear water damage with the wiring / electrical system. The 3rd, center brake light still works. Will kia pay to fix this important safety feature?.
The driver side taillights keep blowing out. Replaced the driver side 3 times in less than a year. They have bulb grease and are not melted. Then the same side brake lights go out. The driver side led headlight daytime running light is also out. Fuses have been checked.
My brake lights stay on at all times while car is turned on.