2012 Kia Forte exterior lighting problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2012 Kia Forte — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 4, 2024
“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…”
filed Jan 30, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Forte years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Forte | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 Forte | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 Forte | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 Forte | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Forte | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Forte | 15 | 10% |
| 2018 Forte | 6 | 4% |
| 2017 Forte | 43 | 14% |
| 2016 Forte | 9 | 7% |
| 2015 Forte | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 Forte | 22 | 5% |
| 2013 Forte | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Kia Forte
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.