2012 Kia Forte lights problems

Filed Jan 4, 2024 · Lights, Transmission · 119,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the vehicle seized. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and it was stated that an unknown part was disconnected near the gear shift. The contact was unsure what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the display screen had seized. The contact also replaced the rear brake lights after being notified that the brake lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the bulbs were replaced and immediately fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2023 · Lights · FL

The contact called on behalf of his wife who owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under Kia Campaign Number: SC165; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the brake light bulbs needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he replaced the rear brake lights bulbs twice himself. Additionally, the contact stated that he had replaced the brake light switch. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was it was diagnosed that engine oil was leaking and the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The part was replaced, however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 31, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Unknown… The car has been having on going issues with shutting off while driving. With new battery, starter, tune up, plugs, and still no fix. The signal lights do keep busting. The headlights and brake lights. It’s expensive to keep changing the headlights that do not last more than 2 months. Driver side in particular.

Filed Sep 1, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

My car is affected by recall 17V773000, though it is not listed. Dealership refusing to fix.

Filed Mar 16, 2022 · Lights · 60,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the brake light switch failed to operate as designed. The brake light would remain illuminated without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the light bulbs were hot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V773000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · OH

I purchase the car from a car lotin the city where I live I got the car in march of 2020 I drove the car for 3 months one of my head lights started to short out so ialevieated the problem two months later a motor mount went bad I had it replaced after that my sensor s started to malfunction

Filed Dec 3, 2021 · Lights · FL · fire

I believe that something within brake light assembly has caught fire at one time. The plastic I. Which holds the brake light bulb is melted to the point that I had to purchase a new brake light assembly because I can no longer replace the bulb because it is melted beyond repair.

Filed Feb 16, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 71,555 miles · FL

This vehicle has now repaired 2 times for recall on brake light/wiring issue. We were charged by the jenkins kia of gainesville,florida for the last 2 times. This is a safety issue since brake light keeps burning out. Mechanic at another business advised bulb burned so much the bulb holder was burned. Sc158 is recall number. Repairs done 10/22/2018, 2/14/2020 wiring harness & bulb holder replaced all at our cost. Recalled twice for this issue. Bulb now burned out again 2/15/21. Feel cheated by this dealer since has been recalled 2013 & 2015.

Filed Feb 13, 2021 · Engine, Lights · GA

I bought my 2012 kia forte brand new. Well..I don't understand why this engine has not been recalled. It makes a horrible ticking noise like its about to blow up and I was told the engine needs to be replaced. My mileage is 96,000. My dim headlights keep blowing as well. And its something electrical. Kia needs to be responsible and go ahead and recall because I have the same engine as the one thats been recall but they say mine isn't listed in the recall.

Filed Mar 2, 2020 · Brakes, Lights · 43,400 miles · FL

Tl* he contact owns a 2012 kia forte. The contact stated that while parked in the driveway it was discovered that the rear brake light remained illuminate with the ignition in the off position. Additionally, the gear shifter could be shifted without depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer south dade kia (17120 south dixie hwy, miami) who diagnosed that the brake pedal stopper pad was defective and needed to be replaced. The stopper pad was replaced and the failure was remedied. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v773000 (service brakes). The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 43,400.