2017 Kia Forte · symptom sheet
Headlights too dim or fail
- 28owner reports
- 46,729median miles
- 2involved a crash
Newest report May 7, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
43 of the 301 complaints on this car are about the exterior lighting. 28 of those describe headlights.
Tick what matches of 28 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the headlight assembly (22 reports) and the bulb (12 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the exterior lighting covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 26,000 and 59,000 miles, from the 12 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Car steers to tilting directions. Doesn't drive straight especially on the highway. Headlights are horrible.”
Filed Sep 13, 2025
“The head light turn off occasionally when the turn signal is used and does not always come back on with out playing with it or jiggle it. It has put mine and others safety at risk at dark. The dealer recommends replacing the multifunction switch. Part is on a national back order.”
Filed Aug 3, 2023
“Both low beams stopped working. High beams and all other lights work I replaced the bulbs and the low beams don't work at all and there's no relay or fuse and I can't find the problem”
Filed Nov 23, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 28 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 67 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 57 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 37 reports