2017 Kia Forte Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 305 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Kia Forte, 3% of the 305 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,050 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ignitions coil springs part Kia 27303 2e601qqk was replaced by Kia delaler as part of a recall according to dealership. When I arrived , service advisor said that I was there for oil change and two recalls. I set appt. For oil change, was unaware of recall till dealership service advisor mentioned. When I checked with NHTSA no recall is listed. Kia never sent letter requesting we bring in car for recall parts. In addition they were not able to 2nd part replacement due part is on back order. Ydm rear combination lamp.”
NHTSA complaint #11186962, filed 2019-03, 17,200 miles“On November 23, 2024, the brakes gave out on my 2017 Kia Forte5 EX. I found several recalls for my car regarding the brakes, trunk, engine and airbags. However, my son was in an accident and I was unaware of any recalls, as the car was purchased used. Would I still be able to get my car repaired under these recalls, or do I need to contact Kia?”
NHTSA complaint #11627025, filed 2024-11“Front windshield smears everytime I use windshield wiper. I noticed this when I first got the car but thought nothing of it, and it would go away eventually. Now, I try to avoid driving when it rains because it seems the wipers just makes it worse. Also, my headlights do not do any justice. Sometimes I think I do not have them on because of how dim they are. At night, I would have to use my high beams on the highway or regular roads sometimes to avoid sharp turns or just to see the street lines.”
NHTSA complaint #11365642, filed 2020-10“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Forte. The contact stated that due to the glare on the windshield, she was unable to see the road clearly. The contact stated that everything from the dashboard reflected onto the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (grieco Kia of delray beach, 2255 s federal hwy, delray beach, fl, 33483) who stated that nothing could be done to the windshield. The manufacturer offered the contact a cover for the dashboard, but the cover did not fit and also covered the air bags. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 2,900.”
NHTSA complaint #11016226, filed 2017-08, 2,900 miles“The front and rear windshields has some kind of defect when oncoming headlights are approaching there is a snowburst type of glare affect that is not clear but blurry. Can't see oncoming objects or street signs clearly.”
NHTSA complaint #11454092, filed 2022-02Related service bulletins
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Forte
145 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
44 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Forte
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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