Tail Light Switch Problems of Kia Motor Forte

Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 8 problems related to tail light switch (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Forte based on all problems reported for the Forte.

1 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2015 Kia Motor Forte

Failure Date: 04/10/2021

The tail lights that surround the break lights consist of four led light bars. It is always random with of the led actually work. The.

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2 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2013 Kia Motor Forte

Failure Date: 11/23/2020

I have had this car for about 8 years now and I have had issues with the rear tail light/ brake light bulbs continuously blowing out. I have to replace them almost every 1-2 months. When replacing them, they are very hot. Not sure if this is a wiring issue among many other Fortes as I had read upon numerous complaints from owners with the same issue.

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3 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte

Failure Date: 08/14/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2017 kia Forte. The contact stated that the vehicle did not pass state inspection because the rear passenger side tail light was out. The contact stated that the light bulb was replaced on August 13, 2019 by an independent mechanic. The contact also mentioned that the headlights failed to operate at least fifteen times since the vehicle was purchased on November 18, 2017. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The headlight failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,729.

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4 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte

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. .

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5 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte

Failure Date: 11/11/2015

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

6 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte

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.

7 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2012 Kia Motor Forte

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?.

8 Tail Light Switch problem of the 2014 Kia Motor Forte

Failure Date: 12/22/2014

Both driver and passenger seat belts fraying and ripping drivers side seatbelt has opened 2x during vehicle operation tail lights faulty, sparaticly turning on and off.

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