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2016 KIA FORTE Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1490590
Internal NHTSA #	11120726
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2016
File date	13/07/18
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When driving my car, my headlights are flickering/cutting off and on. I"ve talked to kia motors several times and have taken my vehicle back to the service dept at the dealership 3 times but the problem is not resolved. I know this is a safety issue and im afraid to drive my car at night. Please help me resolve this issue.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	37000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FORKLAND, AL
VIN pattern	KNAFK4A6XG5XXXXXX
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
Was part original equipment?
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No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	45
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2016 KIA FORTE Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2016 KIA FORTE Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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