Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte

Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte. The number one most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the trunk lid latch (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Kia Motor Forte


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2017 kia Forte. The contact stated that the trunk release failed to open the trunk as designed. The contact was able to use the key fob to open the trunk. There were no warning lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Latch problem

The contact owns a 2017 kia Forte. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v622000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

1st incident, 10/09/20 water intail lights smells of mildew 2nd " 11/1/20 water is leaking in trunk installed new gaskets to the tail lights 3rd " 6/9/21 removed drivers seat and gas/trunk latch lever and fuel door lever cable   Read details...


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