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Complaint 2141346

2016 KIA FORTE • EXTERIOR LIGHTING • incident Oct 18, 2025

Crash
No
Fire
No
Injuries
0
Deaths
0
Complaint ID
2141346
Make
KIA
Model
FORTE
Model Year
2016
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Incident Date
Oct 18, 2025
Date Received
Oct 20, 2025
Data As Of
Jul 1, 2026

Complaint Summary

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Owner Narrative

Headlights shut off entirely multiple times when switching to high beams on dark road, almost causing an accident. Multi-function switch failing the exact way the Sorento switches are failing, confirmed by mechanic. This is a severe hazard when driving at night. There was no warning whatsoever.

Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.

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FMCSA

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NHTSA

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