NHTSA Complaint #11646410 — 2017 KIA FORTE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11646410
Vehicle	2017 KIA FORTE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 5, 2025
Date Filed	March 5, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Unknown, can’t see the road at night due to the headlights not aimed towards the right direction they seem to be pointed down and at different angles. I have ran into a ditch because of this safety hazard I also have to use my high beam in order to drive which is unsafe for other drivers on the road I am very concerned And frustrated because I have tried to adjust the lights, but they just don’t seem to be able to be corrected

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