| Issue ID | 1602249 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11256440 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 18/09/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The rear break lights and running lights fail consistently. They have had to be replaced multiple times in the last few months. On occasion, the passenger side light powers back on after the rear housing has been moved. In incidents when the light has failed, there is a burn mark on the outer contact portion of the bulb. This affects all levels of driving as you can find yourself nearly invisible and give zero indication of stopping to vehicles around you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VENTURA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A15CGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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