| Issue ID | 1717171 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11387810 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 07/07/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The passenger headlight and tail light bulbs burn out quickly. The connector to the low beam headlight has melted and been replaced many times, even by the dealership. There is likely too much amperage and or power going to the passenger side of the vehicle, causing the issue and possibly due to a faulty wiring design. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TUCSON, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKT3A66DGXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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