4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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2012 Kia Forte lights problems

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2012 Kia Forte Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 302018

Forte

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #1

Mar 162022

Forte

  • 60,000 miles
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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V773000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Deltona, FL, USA

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