Kia Forte exterior lighting problems by year
176 NHTSA owner complaints name the exterior lighting across 15 Forte model years. The most reported year is 2017 with 43 reports.
| Year | Exterior Lighting reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | 40,289 mi | |
| 2016 Forte | 9 | 7% | — | |
| 2015 Forte | 13 | 5% | — | |
| 2014 Forte | 22 | 5% | 74,500 mi | |
| 2013 Forte | 14 | 7% | — | |
| 2012 Forte | 23 | 8% | 63,000 mi | |
| 2011 Forte | 8 | 5% | — | |
| 2010 Forte | 15 | 7% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the exterior lighting. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.