2019 Kia Forte exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2019 Kia Forte — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact was notified by her son that the third brake light was burned and was melting. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and suggested that a diagnostic test be performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed Jan 30, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, there was smoke coming from the front driver’s side headlamp, prompting the contact to have her son disconnect the headlamp wiring harness. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that…”
filed Oct 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aimingCampaign 18V771000 · Oct 31, 2018
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% |
| 2018 Forte | 6 | 4% |
| 2017 Forte | 43 | 14% |
| 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 2019 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.