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2011 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1319562
Internal NHTSA #	10908100
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2011
File date	01/09/16
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	For the second time in the past 3 years, the passenger side low beam headlight socket has melted, making the low beam headlight non-functional. I do not use my low beams as daytime running lights and, after the first meltdown of the socket, i consciously tried to use the headlights sparingly. The manual references a 55 watt replacement bulb and that is what i am using. The auto parts store clerk also looked up the replacement bulb and guided me to the bulb i am using. I am concerned the melted socket could cause a fire and, therefore, i fear driving the vehicle at night, in the rain, or at any other time low beams are required. My mechanic thought it is a voltage problem. With a 6-year old vehicle and nearly 150,000 miles, i am reluctant to sink a large sum of money into repairs. Given this is the third time the sockets have melted (2x passenger side; 1x driver side), i believe this is a chronic issue that kia should address. A simple internet search reveals this problem is not an issue solely with my sorento, but is a more widespread problem.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	149000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	EXPORT, PA
VIN pattern	5XYKT3A12BGXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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