2014 Kia Sorento Exterior Lighting Problems
- 30
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 30 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 5 records
- high beams · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My headlights continue to blow out every few weeks, no matter what kind of bulb i use. Last night while on a very dark and rainy road, both headlights went out forcing me to drive with my hazards with my children in the car. Very dangerous. Apparently, this isn't an isolated incident.
ODI 11301558
Exterior Lighting
This headlight problem has been ongoing with kia and since i purchased this vehicle in 2016 with 26,000 miles. And i replaced many headlight bulbs then december 2019 went to dealership to get led safety daylight headlight bulb replaced. Was told no bulb for it account it's encased in headlight assembly and to replace would cost over $900 for assembly. And told never seen that light ever go out. Prior to this i…
ODI 11300140
Exterior Lighting
The headlights have repeatedly burned out. I would estimate that i have replaced the right side low beam 8-10 times and the left side 3-5 times. It's been roughly a 2:1 ratio. This last time both headlights burned out within an hour of each other at night. Fortunately i keep an extra bulb in the car and i was able to change out one of them so i didn't have to drive home with no headlights at all. This was a…
ODI 11307401
Exterior Lighting
The front headlights are dangerously low and i have to drive with high beams on at night. Changing new bulbs doesn't fix the problem!
ODI 11309259
Exterior Lighting
Lighting from headlights is too dim to drive at night. Cannot see 5 feet ahead. Bulbs were replaced. Dealer adjusted them. Still no change. Dangerous to drive at night. I am limited to drive in daylight only as i cannot see to drive at night with 20/20 vision.
ODI 11291883
Exterior Lighting
Burns out low beam headlights bulbs every 2 to 3 months
ODI 11234055
Exterior Lighting
The right rear tail light is inoperable intermittently. I changed the tail light bulbs twice and it is still inoperable intermittently. There is no corrosion or burn marks on the socket. It was first brought to my attention when i was pulled over for a traffic stop due to the tail light being out. The police officer told me it is a safety issue as others cannot see me. When i got back home and asked my spouse to…
ODI 11234170
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Tensioner belt for air bag randomly went out. Also break lights constantly staying on. T gt ey couldn't figure out why at dealership. Vehicle was parked
ODI 11172693
Exterior Lighting
Sometime toward the end of 2018, i noticed that my dome light no longer illuminated when the doors were opened. I can still use the interior lights manually, though this usually leads to forgetting and leaving them on. I live in wa, it is often dark around 4 pm and grey throughout the day. I feel this is a huge safety issue, as i cannot see who is in my car before entering when in a parking lot. Also, my 5-year-old…
ODI 11230172
Exterior Lighting
Noticed tonight driving in the dark that my low beam headlights were not working. The little small led lights above the lights work and my high beams work also.i find it hard that both low beams would burn out at the same time. All three green light indicators on my dash show that my lights are on or working along with my lower fog lights.
ODI 11144267
Exterior Lighting
Have had taillight bulbs replaced on several occasions. As soon as one is replaced, another blows. Some type of electrical problem. Also, headlights are not adjusted downward. Have had adjusted by dealership, but still cannot see at night! Headlamps do not light road ahead of the vehicle.
ODI 11142752
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
Engine recall my vehicle is in the dealership for the engine recall i also had to have the steering wheel replaced 2 times due to wiring or button malfunctions. Along with the usb port on the stereo. The issue happened again after the warranty coverage ended for that part and they refuse to fix it again after warranty even though it has been a known issue. The usb port comes loose constantly and will not work- they…
ODI 11144545
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
I have a 2014 lx with nothing special other than heated front seats. Regular ignition, 6cyl with almost 148k miles. Issue 1- at approx 100k my dash started lighting up with abs, e-brake, trac, and tps lights. Ebrake and tps were intermittent and only came on after it rained it seemed. After plugging it up and getting no codes i took it to the dealer june 2017 and they informed me it was no big deal but it was part…
ODI 11150124
Exterior Lighting
Low beam head lights go off automatically. Have to turn the head lights back off and back on before they work again. Only happens in the beginning of the drive. I bought new head lights did not fix the problem.
ODI 11124361
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The headlights and tail lights continuously blow the bulbs and the brake light housing looks to be brown like it overheated on the drivers side. Also the steering wheel controls have a mind of there own, you push say the volume down key and the voice recognition comes on none of the buttons on the driver side seem to do what they are supposed to do on the steering wheel
ODI 11099551
Exterior Lighting
Headlight lo beam quits functioning even though bulb is good. Removing and reinstalling sometimes starts it again. Sometimes just bumping it makes it work. Currently i can not get it to work again and the bulb looks good. Began 5/25/2018
ODI 11099261
Exterior Lighting
Both reverse light assemblies have been melted by the backup lamps causing a potential fire hazard.
ODI 11092425
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My front headlights keep going out. I've owned this vehicle for 3 years. It was purchased new. This is the 3rd time i've had this problem with this vehicle. I always drive with my headlights on, regardless if it's daytime or night. Sometimes the lights will function properly and other times the headlight(s) won't. I'd on occasion pop open the hood and using a closed fist, hit the top of the assembly and the light…
ODI 11083800
Exterior Lighting
Lights keep going out. Seems every couple of months either headlights rear lights or break lights need to be replaced.
ODI 11080651
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Air bag light on, headlights will turn off when in auto mode when i use left turn signal steering wheel controls not working or work improperly ie volume control will change radio station or advance track on media back up camera will black out while still in reverse
ODI 11085095
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
There appears to be an electrical issue that kia won't own up to. The battery is constantly dying after being checked and is good. Lights constantly go out i have replaced break lights headlights and taillights several times in last year. The airbag passenger side airbag does not go off. The steering panel does not control all functions. I am concerned this will lead to further difficulties with this vehicle.
ODI 11056224
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
In the past 3-4 months i have replaced my battery twice the 1st time i had my truck about 2.5yrs so i didn't think much of it but i had the same problem after replacing battery within 3-4 months battery would die i would get a boost after a few days same thing happen again. Electrical system seems out of wack when i use left turn signal my headlights will go off until i turn the turn signal off, also my steering…
ODI 11046660
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I had this car for one year and i have replay the lights 7 seven times and no one can tell me why. When i'm driving at night i have to use my high beams in order to see someone needs to do something asap. I fear for my life and my kids everyday when we get in this unsafe car. The lights on but the road looks dark at night all the time it's been going on for a year now. Please help me my cell [xxx] and my email…
ODI 11153958
Exterior Lighting
I just purchased this vehicle and the headlights are either very dim or have bad display. I can't really see anything at night and drive with my high beams on and even those are all that bright. I was figuring there has to be a recall of some kind, apparently not.
ODI 11003134
Engine · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia sorento. While the contact's son was driving, the vehicle started to make a knocking noise. The contact's son noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. On several occasions, the headlights and tail lights failed without warning. The contact stated that he previously replaced the lights several times, but the failure recurred.…
Fire reported
ODI 11004359
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