Issue ID | 1699357 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11365855 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 14/09/20 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The kia headlights regularly and suddenly turned off and flickered back on with varying duration while the vehicle was in motion under normal use. This was noticeable at night when everything was dark and suddenly the headlights turned off when we needed them and quite often while making a turn. The problem occurred more frequently when the turning signal was activated which impacted the safe operation of the vehicle for both the passengers and other surrounding cars and people. Driving at night with no street lights on a 2-lane road with incoming traffic, then planning a turn and activating the turning signal caused some concerns to both the kia driver and the incoming vehicles when the headlights turned off and caused loss of visibility at night at the wrong moment. It is not good to not see and not be seen. I believe this was a serious issue that increased the risk of accident particularly at night. I brought the car to the kia dealership and had it fixed for about $400 total (parts and labor) but i feel this headlight issue is not normal and serious enough to be reported to help prevent unfortunate accidents. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67700 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TOMBALL, TX |
VIN pattern | KNAFK4A63F5XXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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