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Both low beam headlights went out at the same time. I checked the bulbs which turned out to be fine. It seems to be an electrical issue in the wiring. I have researched it and it is fairly common. Upon contacting Kia they claim it's not covered under warranty.
When I brake, the braking lights don't turn on. I have checked the fuses and the lights bulbs and they are fine. Yet when I brake, the brake lights don't turn on.
Got in my car tonight to go to the store and my headlights wouldn't come on. Checl high beam it worked. I was in my drive way and just started my car turned on lights and nothing happen parking lights and highbeam wprked.
It started with the headlights burning out regularly and then I noticed water started accumulating in the headlights and then the brake lights and turn signals and I cannot keep my lights working I have received tickets for lightning issues and I have spent a fortune on bulbs already and it started within 2-3 months of buying this car brand new
- Eight Mile, AL, USA
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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.
Has gone through 5 sets of headlamps in the first year and a half of cars life. Usually a electrical burning smell occurs when bulbs burn out. Have asked dealership to address the issue with every oil change only to get confused looks or insured excuses. Only seems to effect the front headlamps and led lights still on original factory rear lamps. Have left 6 messages with dealership after last incident with no call back.
Leaking oil in the in the oil pan gasket, also a notorious corrosion in the aluminum engine block, the Kia have less than year, when I take into the oil change, the dealer did a inspection in the car, but never mentioned the leaking oil from the oil gasket pan. The second problems the break lights bulbs constantly keep burning in the back driver side a the passengers side. In one year I replaced 5 light bulbs.
Kia Forte driverside front head light on low beams will not come on. Dealer states part is on back order when having oil change done several weeks ago. In three weeks will need car to drive possible at night to child college graduation through mountains. Do not know if other head lamp will malfunction and stop working. The driverside was going and out now stays off. Vehicle is still under warranty.
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer koons Kia of woodbridge (14208 jefferson davis hwy, woodbridge, va 22191) where it was diagnosed that a fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. In addition, the head lights and rear lights failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The contact was advised that the manufacturer would cover the electrical failure. The vehicle was currently at the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000. The VIN was not available.
My car the gas shoots out, I have to go through all this with a new car my engine light been on from the time I bought it this car gave me problems every time I bring it back they said just drop it off so we can try fixing it it take up to three days are more plus they don't give out loaner car at all so how I suppose to get to work so I continue to drive it like that.I don't know why I brought this car. It wasted my money and time.
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- Troy, OH, USA