NHTSA Complaint #11693939 — 2012 KIA FORTE

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11693939
Vehicle	2012 KIA FORTE
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	January 5, 2024
Date Filed	October 16, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Every two months I have to change the bulb for the break lights. It burns out fast. Not only is it burning out fast but its melting and takes several days for pry the melted material out. Also smells like something is going to catch fire with this. This started over a year ago but I didnt know i can report it to be investigated as a recall.

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