2015 Kia Forte exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2015 Kia Forte — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the rear driver's side brake light failed. No warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that she previously replaced the rear driver’s side brake light three…”
filed Feb 21, 2023
“Car has an electrical problem battery keeps draining changed alternator fuel pump starter and battery and still something draining the battery”
filed Oct 23, 2022
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% |
| 2014 Forte | 22 | 5% |
| 2013 Forte | 14 | 7% |
| 2012 Forte | 23 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.