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2012 KIA SORENTO Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1358044
Internal NHTSA #	10956309
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SORENTO
Model Year	2012
File date	01/01/16
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Have a 2012 sorento that constantly needs low beam headlights replaced because of a short that the service department can't figure out. I have found that shortly after replacing one bulb the other burns out within a week or less. I have replaced both at the same time and they will only last one month before burning out. I have a similar issue with the brake lights burning out as well. This is a huge safety issue and kia has said that replacement with oem bulbs should fix it. This is not the case for me, as i have tried oem and aftermarket both with same issue. This is an issue that many owners have had issues with via forums online.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	95000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	DUBLIN, OH
VIN pattern	5XYKUDA62CGXXXXXX
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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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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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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