NHTSA Complaint #11546446 — 2014 KIA FORTE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11546446
Vehicle	2014 KIA FORTE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 25, 2023
Date Filed	September 25, 2023
Mileage	126,889 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Electrical problems from the start when purchaed November 2016. Ghost electrical problems, affecting radio, gas guage, lights, and traction, Also tail lights leaked water in.

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