| Issue ID | 1053270 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10576555 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/12/11 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I experienced repeated headlamps bulbs burning out. I found the site repairpal. Com and reported the problem. I no longer own this vehicle due to the issue, but receive alerts from repair pal when others report the problem. It continues -- i still receive alerts. I am glad i found this means to report the problem. Please investigate. It is a safety issue because you never know when it will happen. I was stopped by the police once and given a warning. The following is what i wrote on repairpal. Com. The link to this site is: http://repairpal. Com/head-lamps-057 have had 3 low beam headlights blow over the past couple of months. Today the dealership told me that it was caused by a short in the headlamp assembly to the tune of a $400 part and about $250 labor. Not covered by the maximum wrap coverage extended warranty. Arghh! Have no choice but to have it fixed, but never will i buy another kia. Followup: this is my note to the kia: "this is in reference to case # [xxx]. Thank you for returning my call after i sent the previous message... Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILLIS, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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