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2012 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1248256
Internal NHTSA #	10811946
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2012
File date	23/12/15
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Purchased new 2012 kia sorento sx 3. 5 in may 2012. It now has 54k miles. I have had to replace headlight bulbs both sides on 3 occasions and high intensity driving lights (oem) 2 times each side. The last time 12/23/15 the dealer (langdale kia, valdosta ga) stated that the socket on the passenger side driving light was defective, causing the bulb to explode, and the intense heat and debris caused damage to the reflector and interior of the lens housing, making it not repairable. The replacement cost including 1. 5 hr. Labor is over $300, and the service writer stated it was not covered under warranty be cause of age, mileage, and the bulb that caused the damage was not covered under any warranty?? I have also had to replace interior courtesy light bulbs and also tag light bulbs. I have spent approx. $200 since purchasing the vehicle! This is ridiculous for a $38000 vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	54000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	VALDOSTA, GA
VIN pattern	5XYKWDA26CGXXXXXX
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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2012 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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