2017 Kia Forte exterior lighting problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2017 Kia Forte — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The headlights and dashboard lose power intermittently while driving at highway speeds, specifically triggered by using the turn signal. This is ongoing since January when I started having to take it for a recalls.More things kept happening. I kept having to have more repairs. Every time I went, I…”
filed May 7, 2026
“I am writing to you today regarding a persistent issue I'm experiencing with my 2017 Kia Forte. On several occasions, while driving at various speeds and coming to a stop, the vehicle has stalled. Each time, I was able to restart the vehicle after the stall. I took the car to an independent…”
filed Sep 16, 2025
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% |
| 2016 Forte | 9 | 7% |
| 2015 Forte | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 Forte | 22 | 5% |
| 2013 Forte | 14 | 7% |
| 2012 Forte | 23 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.