Headlights problems of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte

11 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2017 Kia Motor Forte. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the 2017 Forte.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2021

The headlights keep burning out. I've had the car for a little over a year now and have had to replace the headlights 3 times. I was driving one night a couple months ago and both low beam headlights went out. That was very dangerous. That was my second set of headlights now I'm on my 3rd set and the drivers side went out. I paid extra for the best set of headlights autozone had to offer at the time as I was in desperate need so I could drive home and it still lasted the same amount of time, purchased on 1/22/2021. Also, they're always dim. For the most expensive set of lights I expected more. I did a little research and seen that this is very common for this vehicle. Why is this allowed to continue? someone is going to get hurt. Please research this and see what could be done. Headlights are very expensive. I have two other vehicles. A 2017 Dodge journey that has never needed a headlight change and a 2007 Ford escape that has only needed a few headlights in its entire existence. This is not right. The date listed below is the most recent incident.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2017 kia Forte. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the driver's side headlight became inoperable without warning. After opening the hood, the headlight worked as designed. Additionally, while using the left turn signal, the driver's side head light became inoperable. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 59,000.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2020

Front windshield smears everytime I use windshield wiper. I noticed this when I first got the car but thought nothing of it, and it would go away eventually. Now, I try to avoid driving when it rains because it seems the wipers just makes it worse. Also, my headlights do not do any justice. Sometimes I think I do not have them on because of how dim they are. At night, I would have to use my high beams on the highway or regular roads sometimes to avoid sharp turns or just to see the street lines.

4 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2020

Headlights have gone out multiple times even after replacement with new headlight bulbs. There has been one occasion where the headlights went out while I was driving at night on a busy road. I've had to replace the headlights at least every 6 months because of this issue. *when did this happen* date is the most recent of all occurrences. Headlights are also always very dim even with new bulbs.

5 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2020

My low beam headlights are barely on. I can not drive at night without using my high beams. This is very dangerous and I have seen on the internet that this is a vey common problem that is not being addressed because it has not caused any serious harm to people. Kia needs to step up and do a safety recall to fix this problem.

6 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2020

My low beam headlights have been an issue for some time now I have only had the car 3 years and at first the headlights went completely out after replacing the bulbs I no longer have enough power source going to the headlights to use my low beams anymore. I took it to kia and they told me just the light bulb needed to be replaced on the driver side and my whole passenger side lighting system needed to be replaced. This sounds so wrong because both the lights work but they are so dim they are not useable. The driver side went out first the car was stationary then a month later the passenger.

7 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2020

Low beam headlights burn out every 2-3 months, one after the other. Sometimes one will go out and be out for a couple days and then come back on, but usually they go out and stay out until the bulb is replaced.

8 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2020

My car has been parked and every time I go outside my lights are on. The has been going for a month. I have been having problems out of my headlights every since I purchased the car this has gotten to be costly. When I'm driving sometimes the headlights on the passanger side will go out. These lights have had me buying batteries and bulbs .

9 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2020

Both low beam headlights went out at the same time. I checked the bulbs which turned out to be fine. It seems to be an electrical issue in the wiring. I have researched it and it is fairly common. Upon contacting kia they claim it's not covered under warranty.

10 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2019

Got in my car tonight to go to the store and my headlights wouldn't come on. Checl high beam it worked. I was in my drive way and just started my car turned on lights and nothing happen parking lights and highbeam wprked.

11 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2019

My headlights keep going burning out. I have replaced them at least 5 times in the past year and a half.


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