Wiring Connectors/plugs Accesory Power Outlet/jack/port/usb/sae/cigarette Lighter Problems of Kia Motor Forte

Kia Motor Forte owners have reported 1 problem related to wiring connectors/plugs accesory power outlet/jack/port/usb/sae/cigarette lighter (under the electrical system 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 Wiring Connectors/plugs Accesory Power Outlet/jack/port/usb/sae/cigarette Lighter problem of the 2017 Kia Motor Forte

Failure Date: 11/12/2025

The contact owns a 2017 kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving with the phone plugged in on speaker, there was smoke coming from the adapter cord. The contact stated that the charger cord was melting. The adapter was unplugged by the driver. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,224.

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