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2013 KIA FORTE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1697092
Internal NHTSA #	11364131
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2013
File date	13/10/20
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have owned my vehicle for approximately 6 years. Since 2017, i have started having an issue with the driver's brake light burning out. At the first sign of trouble and multiple replacements within a 4 month period, i took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer recommended replacing the entire taillight assembly. The replacement service was completed and the issue was fine for about 1 year. In 2018, i began having issues with the brake light again for the left and right. It started with needing to replace the lights every quarter. Now, i replace the brake lights at least every 1-4 weeks. The light either has become so hot and blown out, or when i hit a slight bump in the road -- the light dislodges. I have taken the vehicle to the dealer and they have surmised that the issue is not related to electrical wiring, but they believe the socket is not holding the bulb snugly to retain lighting. This is a major safety issue due to the inability for other drivers to know that i am braking. There was one instance that both brake lights went out at night. As a result, i carry a spare packet of taillight bulbs in my vehicle at all times. I intend to return to the dealership on 10/15/2020 to request another repair to the light and to purchase a new taillight assembly. I have taken care of the vehicle ensuring service is completed in a timely fashion. This has been the only negative experience with the vehicle, but it is a crucial issue as it puts my life and others' lives in danger. This is not a new issue with the 2013-2014 kia forte. This is a common issue in forums. Yet, there is no recall.
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PACE, FL
VIN pattern	KNAFU4A28D5XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 KIA FORTE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA FORTE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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