5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,143 miles

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2016 Kia Forte lights problems

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2016 Kia Forte Owner Comments

problem #7

Oct 012023

Forte

  • miles

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

My headlights blank on and off like a christmas tree. I put them on auto or the running lights and they do the same things. The dashboard lights do the same things inside the car. It also happen when I turn my turn signal on or put my car on bright or dim them.

- Maxeys, GA, USA

problem #6

Sep 082022

Forte

  • miles
The headlights flicker off when the turn signal is applied and also sometimes on bumps in the road. This could be very dangerous because there are no headlights when they-??re supposed to be on. The dealer told me that they-??ve seen that issue before, but told me there-??s no recalls on my model and year, so I have to pay to replace a multi function part. I wrote to Kia as well and they told me since my car is out of warranty, it-??s up to me to fix that and pay. I don-??t even have 50,000 miles on my car! And this problem is not due to me but due to a malfunction of the car. I researched this and see that there are other models of Kia that have the same issue that were recalled to repair by Kia. I have attached information from the web about a recall for Kia-??s that is the same year as my car, but a different model. There are no warning lights when this happens, so I have to pay attention to make sure the lights come back on. I have also attached the case number from Kia in which they told me they are not responsible for this.

- Key West, FL, USA

problem #5

Jul 042019

Forte

  • 99,000 miles
All lights flicker on and off while driving, headlights sometimes turn off when turn signal is used. Dash lights will flicker even while parked.

- Wilmington, OH, USA

problem #4

Mar 142019

Forte

  • miles

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

"takata recall". my headlight wiring on the driver side keeps melting and blowing the bulbs which are not cheap. Had it fixed several times but it is still happening. This is a fire hazard to me and it should be recalled.

- Crawford, GA, USA

problem #3

Jan 032019

Forte

  • miles
Low beams are dull not able to drive in the dark. Estimated sight distance of low beam lights 200 ft. Passengers in my car ask if I have my lights on. On coming cars flash their lights as a signal to turn on my lights. I have to drive with highbeams after dusk for viability and for cars on the road to be able to see my lights. The electric dash board will not illuminate at times; having to turn off the car and turn back on multiple times for the dashboard to light up. The low beams are consent every time I am stationary, in motion, reverse, parked. The electric dashboard is when starting the car, stationary when at red lights with the break on.

- Highland, MI, USA

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problem #2

Nov 042016

Forte

  • miles
Brake lights stop working took it to the dealership they said they would fix the brake switch but I'm responsible for the bulbs and the relay and also have to wait until Tuesday for the relay. What's the point of paying for a warranty

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #1

Apr 082016

Forte

  • miles
Notice my lights would go on & off on dash board during G day times thinking car had dimming effects, then notice when the car was off & lights should be off they would stay on. Then I would be sitting outside look at car & lights would just come on by themselves. The worst I was trying & headlights & insides lights went off while I was driving and continue to do so. I'm scared for me and my family safety. I dont even want the car anymore and sometimes smells like there's electrical burning or something dont know how to explain it.

- Grovetown, GA, USA

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