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Moved you to the technical section of the forum.

You fog lights are coming on/staying on because of a malfunctioning multi-function stalk. The stalk also controls your turn signals and headlights. Because of cheap/flimsy internal parts, some of them tend to burn out or melt together. In rare cases the stalk tends to smoke when these parts melt together. Don't think there's been an actual fire as that would lead to a recall and there was none for the stalk even though thousands of owners have had to replace it.

If your still under warranty, the dealer will replace it. If not, the dealer can still replace it for you but it will cost somewhere around $300 with parts and labor.

If your handy, you can pick up a new stalk for about $70-100 and replace it yourself in about 45 minutes.

As far as the rear hatch, not sure of your problem but I know when I open my hatch I have to be sure I slam it shut when I'm done or I'll get that warning light in the front dial.